2010 Dodge Journey — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Dodge Journey passed 70.5% of its 2,188 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.0 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 25.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests against 14.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and rbt (sp) — ball joint alone was recorded 256 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.8% in the 30-60k band and 29.0% in the 150k+ band, a 6.2-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 407 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.6% | 319 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.8% | 302 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.2% | 157 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.2% | 113 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 104 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 256 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 198 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 155 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 153 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 150 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 109 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.8% | 870 |
| 2 | Tyres | 31.0% | 679 |
| 3 | Brakes | 30.1% | 658 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.1% | 330 |
| 5 | Steering | 10.6% | 232 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.4% | 205 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 127 | 22.8% |
| 60-90k | 616 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 825 | 30.6% |
| 120-150k | 446 | 31.8% |
| 150k+ | 162 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,096 | 29.5% |
| Petrol | 92 | 28.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 582 | 29.4% |
| 2022 | 529 | 27.8% |
| 2023 | 450 | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 360 | 31.7% |
| 2025 | 267 | 30.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Journey
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (13.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Dodge Journeys pass their MOT?
70.5% of the 2,188 2010 Dodge Journey MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Dodge Journey?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by suspension (14.6%).
Does the 2010 Journey get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.8% in the 30-60k band to 29.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,188 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.