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SJ56 BFA

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

182,243 mi
Last recorded182,243 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt66,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BFA
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 182,243 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2019 182,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2018 173,827 miles

Rear bumper bar corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis has damage

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 173,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear chassis has damage

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

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

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2017 159,338 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2017 159,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 146,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (2.4.G.1)

h.brake 16% on min

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 119,586 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 119,586 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,342 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 112,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 112,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,544 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,471 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front damper dust cover split

recomend tracking

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,010 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 58,641 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 58,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt reliability report

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SJ56 BFA is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 66,432 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ56 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ56 BFA is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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