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HG06 JYJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,468 mi
Last recorded132,468 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 JYJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 132,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 123,205 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,606 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,606 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,066 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,763 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 90,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,637 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front shocker dust boot in poor condition

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,060 miles

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

nearside front shocker dust boot in poor condition

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,456 miles

Nearside front shock absorber rubber guard damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 80,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside front shock absorber rubber guard damaged.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,766 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,817 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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HG06 JYJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HG06 JYJ, 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 HG06 JYJ registered?

HG06 JYJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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