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FX53 OUC

2004 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

190,247 mi
Last recorded190,247 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OUC
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 190,247 miles

both sides inner sills holed/corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 181,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 167,390 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 167,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 154,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strapped snapped but tank secure

power steering pipe leak

radiater broken at bottom

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 138,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,136 miles

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

Offside Front Outer droplink slight play

Offside Rear Inner sill holed

Offside Rear axel sign of leaking

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack boot leaking

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

radiater sign of leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,299 miles

engine light on

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Apr 2018 118,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,172 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes blacked

rear pads low

small chip in front screen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,465 miles

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

Offside Front droplink slight play

exhaust pasted heavily

heavily undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe from master cylinder corroded

centre brake light not working

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe from master cylinder corroded

centre brake light not working

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,115 miles

brake pipe from master cylinder corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 97,100 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipe from master cylinder corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,181 miles

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

o/s hand brake effort poor

Fail 23 Mar 2013 86,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s hand brake effort poor

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,477 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe from abs pump corroded

play in n/s rack

rear discs worn on inner face

slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight power steering leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,905 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,659 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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FX53 OUC is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FX53 OUC, 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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FX53 OUC is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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