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OX06 FXL

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,706 mi
Last recorded179,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 FXL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 174,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 165,401 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 165,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 155,655 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,246 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,387 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,387 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2017 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear upper suspension bushes have play

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn to 2mm

offside drag link arm has play

Pass 30 May 2017 106,256 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm

offside front brake discs corroded on the inner face

slight play in both of the steering rack arms

Fail 30 May 2017 106,256 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm

offside front brake discs corroded on the inner face

rear brake discs corroded on the inner and outer faces

slight play in both of the steering rack arms

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,132 miles

Nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play on the outer rose bush

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

Offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play on the outer rose bush

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play on the outer rose bush

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

Offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play on the outer rose bush

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,029 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)

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

Play nearside inner steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,029 miles

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

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

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)

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

Play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight aim not tested

oil level low

Pass 7 May 2013 72,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,173 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,437 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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OX06 FXL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OX06 FXL, 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 OX06 FXL registered?

OX06 FXL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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