MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Surface corrosion on vehicle
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
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))
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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