Dodge Journey
From 1,062 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 119 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 119 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 60 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 60 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 54 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 40 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 38 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 32 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 30 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 29 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 60.3% of Journey failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £121.
Dodge Journey on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 170 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 169. At this rate, roughly 4.1 years until none remain. Now at 36.4% of its peak (1,900 in 2011 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 415 | 277 | +0 | -30 | -30 |
| 2025 Q2 | 450 | 272 | +0 | -42 | -42 |
| 2025 Q1 | 479 | 285 | +1 | -46 | -45 |
| 2024 Q4 | 523 | 286 | +0 | -52 | -52 |
| 2024 Q3 | 572 | 289 | +0 | -52 | -52 |
| 2024 Q2 | 626 | 287 | +0 | -58 | -58 |
| 2024 Q1 | 683 | 288 | +0 | -54 | -54 |
| 2023 Q4 | 743 | 282 | +0 | -35 | -35 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Sxt Crd | Diesel | 164 | 45% |
| Journey Rt Crd | Diesel | 93 | 25% |
| Journey Se Crd | Diesel | 57 | 16% |
| Journey Se | Petrol | 51 | 14% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 69.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Journeys tested had between 87,188 and 132,104 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,030 median miles, the Journey has 0.03 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% |
Common questions
What is the Dodge Journey MOT pass rate?
The Dodge Journey has a 67.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,062 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge Journey?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge Journey is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 119 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Dodge Journeys are on UK roads?
There are 415 Dodge Journeys currently licensed on UK roads, with 277 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge Journey at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge Journey is 107,030 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,188 and 132,104 miles.
Buying a used Journey?
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 67.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £121 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.