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BL56 FGF

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FGF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,912 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,864 miles

Front and rear sub frames both show signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shock absorber rubber boot split

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,493 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,493 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,871 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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BL56 FGF is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL56 FGF, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL56 FGF registered?

BL56 FGF is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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