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AJ56 DZO

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,128 mi
Last recorded69,128 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DZO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 67,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 67,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,028 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,577 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 61,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 60,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 52,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wiper blade ends split.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Wiper blade rubber damaged/worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,230 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 39,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,084 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 24,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Sticker in Zone A not in drivers eye line

Fail 16 Nov 2011 20,782 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Sticker in Zone A not in drivers eye line

Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,394 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 17,322 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,124 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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AJ56 DZO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ56 DZO, 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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AJ56 DZO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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