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RJ56 JWC

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,719 mi
Last recorded112,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 JWC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 112,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 112,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 112,089 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,108 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,012 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 91,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,096 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,764 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,787 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,380 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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RJ56 JWC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ56 JWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ56 JWC registered?

RJ56 JWC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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