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BW52 SZC

2003 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,463 mi
Last recorded188,463 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 SZC
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 188,463 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 188,459 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main / dipped beam wired incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 187,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 187,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 186,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front cooler pipes weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 186,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front cooler pipes weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 185,670 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 185,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 181,987 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Torsion bar cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 181,983 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure x2 (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Torsion bar cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 178,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 141,000 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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BW52 SZC is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 90,066 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 BW52 SZC, 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 23 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW52 SZC registered?

BW52 SZC is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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