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AF56 XMS

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,174 mi
Last recorded69,174 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XMS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,174 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,596 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,983 miles

front/ rear brake discs badly rusted.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front/ rear brake discs badly rusted.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,698 miles

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

water in n/s rear light lens

Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

water in n/s rear light lens

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 40,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak from sump drain bolt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,931 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs startimg to corrode

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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AF56 XMS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AF56 XMS, 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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AF56 XMS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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