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LA04 COP

2006 Dodge Charger

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,433 mi
Last recorded158,433 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Charger60,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 COP
MakeDodge
ModelCharger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 158,433 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

front head lights slightly glazed

Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 150,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,702 miles

Engine oil level just below min mark

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,687 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level just below min mark

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,900 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 130,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,159 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 118,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,215 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,353 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 111,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,353 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Charger?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
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LA04 COP is a 2006 Dodge Charger in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Dodge Charger models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 60,876 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 Charger fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 COP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Charger typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge Charger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LA04 COP is a 2006 Dodge Charger, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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