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GY56 FTZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,782 mi
Last recorded74,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 FTZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,782 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,782 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,191 miles

rack ends have slightly play

Fail 5 Sep 2019 63,344 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal spongy goes to floor (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer rubber deterorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut likely to fail leaking heavly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on edge and brake pads worn aprox 3mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 54,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner has play in inner steering rack arm

Offside Front Inner has play in inner steering rack arm

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted and engine covers fitted.unable to check all parts

Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,350 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted and engine covers fitted.unable to check all parts

Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,162 miles

Brake in balance on front brakes

Brake pedal creeps down under pressure but not down to floor

Covers fitted to engine unable to check all parts

Inner track rod ends some free play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are worn

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are worn

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake calipers damp

brake fluid resevoir overfilled

no reverse lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake calipers damp

brake fluid resevoir overfilled

no reverse lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers poor condition

both side rear tyres cracked deep

brake pedal creeps down

Fail 30 Aug 2011 34,207 miles

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

brake pedal creeps down

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers poor condition

both side rear tyres cracked deep

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,856 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,100 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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GY56 FTZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY56 FTZ, 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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GY56 FTZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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