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FB53 DBY

2004 Dodge Ram

Red Lpg 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DBY
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 100,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Advise replacement.* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Advise replacement.* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 96,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,042 miles

Front Passenger side front DRL not working, non testable item due to age of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Drivers side rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 94,042 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Passenger side) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger side front DRL not working, non testable item due to age of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Drivers side rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 92,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 91,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 85,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,911 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,170 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,865 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FB53 DBY is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB53 DBY, 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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FB53 DBY is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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