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DF06 ESY

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,661 mi
Last recorded119,661 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 ESY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,572 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corrodded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 104,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,928 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,044 miles

tpms light on

mil light on

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front bumper damaged at offside corner

nearside rear lamp cluster cracked on foglamp segment not showing white light

nearside rear tyre no pressure monitor fitted

offside front tyre pressure monitor indicating pressure low

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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DF06 ESY is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF06 ESY, 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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What year was DF06 ESY registered?

DF06 ESY is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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