Dodge 1500 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 66 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 19.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Dodge 1500 MOT Reliability Overview
The Dodge 1500 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 66 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% and a failure rate of 19.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Dodge 1500 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Dodge 1500 presents for MOT with approximately 152,763 miles on the clock. The 2003 manufacture year performs best with a 88.6% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Dodge 1500 is Suspension, affecting 16.7% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Steering at 12.1%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 10.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.7% | 11 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 15.1% | 10 |
| 3 | Steering | 13.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 4.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 1.5% | 1 |
| 7 | Road Wheels | 1.5% | 1 |
| 8 | Items Not Tested | 1.5% | 1 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 1.5% | 1 |
| 10 | Visibility | 1.5% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 152,763 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1.09 | 16.7% | 11 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.99 | 15.1% | 10 |
| Steering | 0.89 | 13.6% | 9 |
| Brakes | 0.79 | 12.1% | 8 |
| Visibility | 0.40 | 6.0% | 4 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.10 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Wheels | 0.10 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.10 | 1.5% | 1 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.10 | 1.5% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Dodge 1500 has 152,763 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Dodge 1500 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 1.29% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Dodge 1500 MOT Data
The Dodge 1500 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 66 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% and a failure rate of 19.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Dodge 1500 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and steering for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific 1500 is likely to perform.
Suspension — 16.7% of failures
Suspension issues account for 16.7% of MOT failures on the Dodge 1500. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Steering — 12.1% of failures
Steering issues account for 12.1% of MOT failures on the Dodge 1500. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 10.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 10.6% of MOT failures on the Dodge 1500. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Dodge 1500?
Based on 66 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Dodge 1500 has an overall pass rate of 80.3% (19.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dodge 1500?
The top 3 reasons a Dodge 1500 fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (16.7%), 2. Steering (12.1%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (10.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Dodge 1500 reliable?
With a 19.7% MOT failure rate, the 1500 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Dodge 1500?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (16.7%); Steering (12.1%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (10.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.