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PF56 TLX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 TLX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 93,401 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both tow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,661 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 90,610 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,689 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 84,682 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 47,175 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,288 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge more on offside

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,527 miles

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

offside & nearside front shock absorber gaiters split

Fail 6 Oct 2014 37,527 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,550 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 32,549 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,096 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,185 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,427 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 14,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,795 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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PF56 TLX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PF56 TLX, 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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PF56 TLX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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