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EF56 JLO

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 JLO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 109,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,048 miles

Slight play both rack ends. Damage to nearside

Fail 28 Dec 2016 97,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Slight play both rack ends. Damage to nearside

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,079 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 89,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2014 79,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,274 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 59,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front brakes have slight disc runout

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,852 miles

front brakes have slight disc runout

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,452 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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EF56 JLO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EF56 JLO, 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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EF56 JLO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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