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MX56 YMF

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,664 mi
Last recorded136,664 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YMF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,664 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arms, front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,634 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arms, front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,708 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

general under-body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2021 135,708 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,021 miles

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

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

eml on

exhaust heat shield loose

tpms light on

Fail 10 Sep 2020 135,003 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml on

exhaust heat shield loose

tpms light on

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,147 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

tpms light on

Fail 9 Apr 2019 129,122 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

tpms light on

Fail 22 Feb 2019 128,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

tpms not sowing pressures

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,760 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,428 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,428 miles

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,692 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)

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,298 miles

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

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

coolant low

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp indicating fault

Fail 6 Feb 2012 67,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,827 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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MX56 YMF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MX56 YMF, 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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MX56 YMF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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