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EY56 VJN

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,043 mi
Last recorded132,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D76,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VJN
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,043 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 131,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 119,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,399 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 108,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,665 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s rear lens cracked

pedal rubbers slightly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2018 99,664 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s rear lens cracked

pedal rubbers slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2018 99,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers split/worn but secure at present

offside rear light unit cracked & nearside has water ingress

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,616 miles

Both rear light units have water ingress

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,018 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,017 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,636 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,059 miles

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

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D reliability report

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EY56 VJN is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 76,180 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 D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY56 VJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EY56 VJN is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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