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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Dodge Challenger. Check any Challenger by registration number below.

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85.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.4%

vs Dodge Avg

14

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Dodge Challenger — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dodge Challenger has an average MOT pass rate of 85.0%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the Dodge brand average of 83.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Challenger is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Dodge Challenger fails its MOT are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Challenger for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Dodge Challenger, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Dodge Challenger performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 39 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 91 vehicles

98.9%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2019

Based on 44 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

2018

Based on 64 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

2017

Based on 63 vehicles

77.8%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2016

Based on 155 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

4.2%

2015

Based on 113 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

5.3%

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2014

Based on 96 vehicles

79.2%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

40.0%

Mileage at 10yr

110k mi

2013

Based on 81 vehicles

82.7%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 10yr

97k mi

2012

Based on 113 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.3%

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

2011

Based on 64 vehicles

76.6%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

2010

Based on 70 vehicles

78.6%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2009

Based on 87 vehicles

73.6%Average
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

7.9%

0

Based on 364 vehicles

81.9%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Top MOT Failures — Dodge Challenger

The most common reasons a Dodge Challenger fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

15.6%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

2.6%

Rear Nearside

2.6%

Dodge Challenger — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dodge Challenger MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dodge Challenger?
The average MOT pass rate for the Dodge Challenger is 85.0% compared to the Dodge average of 83.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dodge Challenger?
The most common MOT failures on the Dodge Challenger are: A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (15.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Dodge Challenger reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.0%, the Dodge Challenger is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Dodge Challenger?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Dodge Challenger?
Typical mileage for the Dodge Challenger: 35,616 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Challenger to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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