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GJ56 BXD

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BXD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 144,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion approx 30% on pad making contact with disc face's (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 141,013 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 141,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,823 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

front number plate spacing

offside rear light cluster damaged and full of water

slight judder offside front brake

Fail 16 Apr 2016 138,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly empty (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

front number plate spacing

offside rear light cluster damaged and full of water

slight judder offside front brake

Pass 13 Sep 2014 131,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

advise nearside front headlamp lens is cracked

advise nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge but on 1.6mm across the centre 3/4 of the tyre tread

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,967 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 41,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,835 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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GJ56 BXD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJ56 BXD, 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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What year was GJ56 BXD registered?

GJ56 BXD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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