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EN53 NRZ

2004 Dodge Dakota

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Dodge Dakota55,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NRZ
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 123,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 123,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 121,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front & rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 121,495 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp damp inside

Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 117,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front too rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 105,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake has been released, dosrnt come off (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 93,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,425 miles

All brake pipes at junction box at nearside chassis becoming rusty

Steel parts of rear and nearside front flexi brake hoses becoming rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All brake pipes at junction box at nearside chassis becoming rusty

Steel parts of rear and nearside front flexi brake hoses becoming rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,556 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,736 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 64,689 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake imbalance 24%

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,262 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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EN53 NRZ is a 2004 Dodge Dakota in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 55,252 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 Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 NRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Dodge Dakota is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EN53 NRZ is a 2004 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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