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BJ56 JFU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,524 mi
Last recorded165,524 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 JFU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 165,524 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 27 Aug 2021 165,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 163,580 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 159,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 both front and both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 159,851 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 both front and both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 151,349 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 151,342 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 142,480 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 138,181 miles

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

eml on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment warning lamp on

Fail 3 Nov 2014 121,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment warning lamp on

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,465 miles

offside rear suspension arm tie bar bushworn but no exessive movement

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,969 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 74,753 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,753 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear pads starting to wear thin

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,803 miles

no printout for emissions final reading was 2.71

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,561 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,561 miles

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

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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BJ56 JFU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ56 JFU, 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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BJ56 JFU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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