2006 DODGE CHARGER5.7L Petrol

The vehicle is presently road‑worthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 56,468 miles with no recorded defects. Earlier that week a failure was recorded for the near‑side front track‑rod end ball‑joint dust cover and the anti‑roll‑bar linkage dust cover, but those items were rectified before the 19 January test. Recurring steering‑rack inner joint play and occasional tyre‑edge wear have appeared repeatedly, yet no new major failures have emerged since the 2020‑2021 period, indicating a generally stable maintenance trend. At 56,468 miles the car averages roughly 2,800 miles per year, well below the typical utilisation for a 20‑year‑old vehicle. Mileage increments between tests are modest – for example, the odometer rose from 42,126 miles in October 2021 to 51,255 miles by January 2025 – suggesting no periods of intensive use or sudden mileage spikes. The low overall mileage aligns with the relatively clean MOT record, apart from the periodic consumable‑wear advisories. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front suspension dust covers, confirming that the track‑rod end and anti‑roll‑bar linkage are free of dirt ingress and securely fitted. The persistent steering‑rack inner joint play warrants a hands‑on check for any binding or excessive movement. Tyre condition, especially the near‑side front tyre, must be inspected for edge wear or exposed cords, as past advisories have flagged this repeatedly. Brake components deserve scrutiny: rear inner discs showed pitting in 2020, rear pads were thin in 2020, and both front and rear brake pipes have exhibited slight corrosion since 2018. Finally, a visual examination of the exhaust system for leaks and of the shock absorbers for oil mist will confirm that the earlier minor leaks have not progressed.