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LW53 ZXP

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,735 mi
Last recorded86,735 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZXP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 86,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,522 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 62,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,286 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 57,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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LW53 ZXP is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LW53 ZXP, 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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What year was LW53 ZXP registered?

LW53 ZXP is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is LW53 ZXP safe to buy?

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