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LY56 ECX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ECX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 137,092 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 135,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,787 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,026 miles

Damage to floor

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,812 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,642 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 8 Nov 2018 98,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,952 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack end slight play

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,573 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,285 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,813 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,671 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 38,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,716 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 18,149 miles

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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LY56 ECX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LY56 ECX, 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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LY56 ECX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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