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BIG 8434

2002 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Dodge Ram92,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8434
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 135,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 133,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside park brake outer cable deteriorating

Park brake travel close to excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2019 133,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 127,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks .. oil level low

slight lift in suspension lower ball joints

Fail 5 Nov 2016 126,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2015
Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,481 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all disc are low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2011 92,335 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 92,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 83,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,254 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 79,259 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006

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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BIG 8434 is a 2002 Dodge Ram in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 92,635 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 BIG 8434, 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 24 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BIG 8434 registered?

BIG 8434 is a 2002 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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