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LW52 FHJ

2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD76,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FHJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 131,118 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 131,118 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,156 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,670 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 123,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,129 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 120,127 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 116,776 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os and ns (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak diff

Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,876 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Test class changed to class 7 on advise of DVSA.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 115,876 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,849 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 112,811 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside 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 Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 175,177 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 175,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 110,922 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 98,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 95,476 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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LW52 FHJ is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,019 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 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW52 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LW52 FHJ is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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