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J157 JKP

2003 Dodge Ram

Green Lpg 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,618 mi
Last recorded219,618 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 JKP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 219,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 219,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 216,110 miles

Both front shock bushes deterioated

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 216,101 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both front shock bushes deterioated

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 214,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 214,753 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 209,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 202,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 199,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 19,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 185,226 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 185,100 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011
Pass 27 Jan 2010 177,971 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 177,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 173,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 169,761 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 169,761 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 163,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 158,583 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 158,583 miles

Centre Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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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J157 JKP is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J157 JKP, 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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J157 JKP is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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