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FY56 GCZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GCZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 6 May 2016 85,284 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 85,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 81,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 74,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,230 miles

Both Front Inner Rack Joints Slight Play

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,230 miles

Both Front Inner Rack Joints Slight Play

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 37,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 29,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,700 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)

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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FY56 GCZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY56 GCZ, 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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FY56 GCZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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