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BU54 VMC

2005 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 8277cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,670 mi
Last recorded52,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VMC
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 52,667 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,536 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 52,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 52,436 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Side repeaters housed in wraparound front light

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 51,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2017 47,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,926 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,488 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,875 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,821 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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BU54 VMC is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Black with a 8,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BU54 VMC, 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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BU54 VMC is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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