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AW53 RAM

2004 Dodge Ram

Black Lpg 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

213,337 mi
Last recorded213,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW53 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,654cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 213,337 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 213,121 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 199,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 198,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 198,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 189,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 168,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 166,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2018 161,565 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,589 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 150,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 144,474 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 144,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,417 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 138,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 130,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 116,764 miles

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

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

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,916 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,578 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,486 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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AW53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 70,964 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 Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW53 RAM, 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 22 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AW53 RAM registered?

AW53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AW53 RAM safe to buy?

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