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DM53 RAM

2004 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,775 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,322 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,016 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 35,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DM53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DM53 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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DM53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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The MOT history for DM53 RAM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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