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GK53 ODF

2004 Dodge Ram

Purple Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ODF
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 105,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 105,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,894 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 103,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,987 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,987 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,535 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,475 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,820 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 90,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,757 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,700 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fluid loss osr axle

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,020 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,997 miles

Battery insecure

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

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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GK53 ODF is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Purple with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK53 ODF, 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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What year was GK53 ODF registered?

GK53 ODF is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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