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EF56 JMU

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A60,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 JMU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 127,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm left, much lower than off side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 112,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,856 miles

Exaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,670 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2019 99,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged and perishing 215/55 R 18 95H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside front tyre tread worn low on outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 21 May 2018 95,865 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake pads wearing low and both discs wslightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer shoulder

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 14 May 2018 95,833 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level down to minimum mark

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake pads wearing low and both discs wslightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Nearside rrear tytre tread wearing on both shoulders

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 17 May 2017 92,806 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly and starting to perish

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 11 May 2016 88,262 miles

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

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 11 May 2016 88,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 5 May 2015 84,400 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 May 2014 75,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 75,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 67,700 miles

wipers poor, os ball joint play to limit, os lower arm bush very poor no play, os track rod slight play, osr tie rod bush deteriorating no play,

Fail 9 May 2013 67,700 miles

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

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

wipers poor, os ball joint play to limit, os lower arm bush very poor no play, os track rod slight play, osr tie rod bush deteriorating no play,

Fail 28 Dec 2012 66,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,339 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces and lipped . pads and performance good

Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,471 miles

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

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
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EF56 JMU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 60,734 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 A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 JMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EF56 JMU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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