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FG56 SFZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 SFZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 101,243 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Near side rear (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 101,243 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Near side rear (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 100,343 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 100,343 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 97,516 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Off side front ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 97,516 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Off side front ()

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 93,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 93,613 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 70,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,947 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,780 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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FG56 SFZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG56 SFZ, 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 FG56 SFZ registered?

FG56 SFZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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