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DO53 RAM

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO53 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 112,912 miles

Central Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner corrosion

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

sill

Fail 23 Oct 2025 112,912 miles

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

Central Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner corrosion

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

sill

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 112,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner seal corrorson

Offside Front Inner seal corrorson

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 231,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 225,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 218,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 205,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 205,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 186,480 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 175,895 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 152,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 129,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,159 miles

engine light on

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,554 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,918 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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DO53 RAM is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 DO53 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 23 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DO53 RAM registered?

DO53 RAM is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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