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LJ54 NBO

2004 Dodge (usa) Ram

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,345 mi
Last recorded212,345 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram92,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 NBO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 212,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel end of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 210,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel pipe part of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 210,793 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel pipe part of flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 209,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 207,983 miles

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

Nearside brake dragging slightly

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 205,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 200,750 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (OSF & NSF) break pipes/hoses slightly coroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak both front and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fog light inoperative (Multi)

Fail 2 Apr 2020 200,750 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (OSF & NSF) break pipes/hoses slightly coroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Wing or side indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak both front and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fog light inoperative (Multi)

Pass 22 Mar 2019 193,218 miles

Offside Rear disc getting hot

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear oil leak from diff

Fail 11 Mar 2019 193,051 miles

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

Offside Rear disc getting hot

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear oil leak from diff

Pass 16 Mar 2018 190,198 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff ()

engine malfunction light on the dash

Fail 6 Mar 2018 190,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff ()

engine malfunction light on the dash

Pass 1 Dec 2016 182,460 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 177,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 171,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 164,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 151,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 140,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,611 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 66
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 27
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LJ54 NBO is a 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 92,034 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 (usa) Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ54 NBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ54 NBO is a 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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