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AF56 XMJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,441 mi
Last recorded106,441 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XMJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 22 Aug 2020 106,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW BUT ABOVE 1.5MM

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper O/S/F DOOR DAMAGED AND STARTING TO RUST

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2018 87,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight bind to wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2017 78,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight bind to wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man light on but not afecting emmisions

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine man light on but not afecting emmisions

Pass 23 Aug 2013
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,234 miles

nearside door mirror poor

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn/ perished. nearing limit

offside rear tyre worn/ perished nearing wear bars

Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,967 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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AF56 XMJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 65,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 XMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF56 XMJ registered?

AF56 XMJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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