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M473 XKU

1995 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,860 mi
Last recorded30,860 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Dodge Ram111,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 XKU
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,860 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside front headlight misted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,093 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 29,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at both ends from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,843 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate light dull

Fail 10 Oct 2019 27,842 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate light dull

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,626 miles

Exhaust tailpipe hung by wire to fuel neck pipe

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tailpipe hung by wire to fuel neck pipe

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 18,116 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play balljoint from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror glass broken

Fail 19 Jan 2017 18,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play balljoint from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,087 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear half shaft play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear box hose leak to cooler

rear box support unattached but exhaust secure

Fail 3 Feb 2015 14,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear box hose leak to cooler

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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M473 XKU is a 1995 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 111,100 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 M473 XKU, 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 31 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M473 XKU registered?

M473 XKU is a 1995 Dodge Ram, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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