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SH56 YAM

2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,479 mi
Last recorded119,479 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander85,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 YAM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelCommander
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 119,478 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,379 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 119,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,598 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 117,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 114,635 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,062 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 111,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 98,514 miles

oil leaks underneath.n/s/r tyre getting low.both front tyres bald on edges required very soon.slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 21 May 2013 86,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 73,264 miles

BOTH rear seats folded so unable to check rear belts and buckles

Extra front driving lights fitted

Gearbox plug leaking

N/S/R lower bolt on caliper REQUIRES INVESTIGATION, Sticking out but not loose

O/S/R "Lower" sidelight inop

Slight play O/S/R hub

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,283 miles

heavy gear box oil leaks

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight play to n/s rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 30 Dec 2011 67,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise heavy gearbox oil leaks

advise o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

advise slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,181 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 21 Dec 2010 49,180 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Commander?

Based on 10,052 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,602
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 225
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 129
Registration plate lamp not working 117
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SH56 YAM is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,488 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 Chrysler-jeep Commander fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH56 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH56 YAM registered?

SH56 YAM is a 2006 Chrysler-jeep Commander, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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