Dodge Charger
From 337 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, caused 22 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 26.1% of Charger failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
Typical mileage
Half of all Chargers tested had between 54,867 and 113,476 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 86,791 median miles, the Charger has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dodge models
| Dodge Ram | 84.8% |
| Dodge Nitro | 67.2% |
| Dodge Caliber | 57.6% |
| Dodge Unclassified | 90.9% |
| Dodge Journey | 67.5% |
Common questions
What is the Dodge Charger MOT pass rate?
The Dodge Charger has a 84.6% MOT pass rate based on 337 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge Charger?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge Charger is lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge Charger at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge Charger is 86,791 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,867 and 113,476 miles.
Buying a used Charger?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £64 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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