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GA05 RAM

2005 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA05 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,986 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 74,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 74,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

parking brake just met limit 17%

Fail 13 May 2021 74,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake just met limit 17%

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,609 miles

Front shock absorbers show signs of old fluid leaks and suspension soft

Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,605 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front shock absorbers show signs of old fluid leaks and suspension soft

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,357 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 65,277 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,904 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,882 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,412 miles

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

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

engine management light on

small motor cycle size plates fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,865 miles

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

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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GA05 RAM is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 63,842 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 GA05 RAM, 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 21 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GA05 RAM is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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