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FP53 GKY

2003 Dodge Ram

Red Lpg 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,236 mi
Last recorded159,236 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GKY
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 159,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 159,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 12 Nov 2024 158,932 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 158,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 158,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,673 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 156,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 156,279 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 151,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 149,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 146,688 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 144,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 138,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 136,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 134,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 131,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 126,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,733 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 67,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FP53 GKY is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP53 GKY, 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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FP53 GKY is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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