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EJ56 HZW

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 HZW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,437 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 47,328 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 47,328 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 47,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 47,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 45,350 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,835 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 42,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,794 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,707 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,303 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 37,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,715 miles

TPM light on

light rust front brake disc inner face edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 32,894 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 28 Nov 2014 32,818 miles

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,985 miles

tyre pressure light on

wear n/s front lower balljoint

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 27,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 22,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 18,146 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,665 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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EJ56 HZW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ56 HZW, 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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EJ56 HZW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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