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BL06 JEL

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,022 mi
Last recorded162,022 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 JEL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner road (2.3 (a) (i))

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

tow bar not in use .

Fail 5 Dec 2020 161,775 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar component defective all light not working (6.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner road (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 150,635 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 150,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 137,357 miles

brake pipes rusty

oil level low

rear discs pitted and rusty

slight play in front suspension components

Pass 17 May 2017 120,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner area (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

outer sills partially covered

Fail 15 May 2017 120,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner area (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

outer sills partially covered

Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,764 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,724 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,953 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,953 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side rear anti roll bar link arm lower joint washer broken

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side rear anti roll bar link arm lower joint washer broken

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,339 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,249 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,229 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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BL06 JEL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL06 JEL, 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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BL06 JEL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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