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AM53 ENP

2003 Dodge Dakota

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Dodge Dakota63,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 ENP
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 103,718 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s an n/s wing repeters partialy working and lenses missing

o/s and n/s track rod ends have slight play in ball joints

o/s track end dust cover slightly perrished

reverse light insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2012 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake discs slightly pitted

o/s wing repeter partialy working

reversing light insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 97,554 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,833 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,833 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,830 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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AM53 ENP is a 2003 Dodge Dakota in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 63,049 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 Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 ENP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Dodge Dakota is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM53 ENP is a 2003 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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