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RF06 RZX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,848 mi
Last recorded113,848 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 RZX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 113,848 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2022 113,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,646 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stuck on windscreen driver side ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 106,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low Can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stuck on windscreen driver side ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,991 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,587 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 83,960 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear and nearside front tyres low tread

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,755 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber rubber gaitor split

offside front shock absorber rubber gaitor split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,043 miles

rear bosx tail pipe damages / crushed

Fail 15 Jul 2011 36,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear bosx tail pipe damages / crushed

Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear ehaust section damaged causing rubber mounts to stretch

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,405 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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RF06 RZX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF06 RZX, 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 RF06 RZX registered?

RF06 RZX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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