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AE05 VMG

2005 Dodge Ram

Silver Petrol 8277cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,406 mi
Last recorded65,406 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VMG
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,154 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2021 64,051 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,897 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 58,875 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,464 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,862 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 50,796 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,210 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

rear brake imbalance on limit

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,132 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 15 May 2008 14,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,844 miles

oil leak from engine

right head lamp has poor beam patten

Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,883 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Ram?

Based on 27,651 MOT tests across 2,744 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,721
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 466
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 377
position lamp(s) not working 355
Direction indicator incorrect colour 321
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 271
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AE05 VMG is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 8,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 63,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 VMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 21 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 VMG is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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