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FD53 RZN

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RZN
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 120,738 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Both Offside and Nearside dust covers cracking/perishing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (very slight play detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,116 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (both offside and nearside deteriorating) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (very slight play detected)no noise or roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,047 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,851 miles

Ball joint has slight play O/s/intermediate steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 90,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Ball joint has slight play O/s/intermediate steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,202 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,073 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,902 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,879 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,136 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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FD53 RZN is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD53 RZN, 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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FD53 RZN is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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