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BF56 VYW

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VYW
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,906 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 101,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in n/s/f steering joint

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 89,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 83,409 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 83,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,364 miles

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,199 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Removed obstruction from interior mirror

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,988 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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BF56 VYW is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 75,557 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 VYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF56 VYW is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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