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EF56 TEJ

2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,327 mi
Last recorded113,327 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander85,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TEJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCommander
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 113,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,346 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,576 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

passenger front tyre getting low at 2.5mm

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,917 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,488 miles

noise when rotating rear wheels

Fail 22 Aug 2013 3,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noise when rotating rear wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,281 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,375 miles

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,364 miles

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Commander?

Based on 10,052 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,602
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 225
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Registration plate lamp not working 117
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EF56 TEJ is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,488 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 Chrysler-jeep Commander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 TEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EF56 TEJ registered?

EF56 TEJ is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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