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RF56 GZX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 GZX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 126,477 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 126,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,429 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 122,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s washer jet missing

Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,067 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

play in both front inner track rods

Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,067 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

play in both front inner track rods

Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,031 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 118,031 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,014 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,341 miles

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

play in n/s inner track rod

Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,225 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,119 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 102,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,722 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 86,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight play in both rack arms...both front tyres low (3.00mm).

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,526 miles

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

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

rear discs slight wear

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,333 miles

slight corrosion on front & rear discs,front pads appear low,tested in wet conditions

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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RF56 GZX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 RF56 GZX, 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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RF56 GZX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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