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MB53 RAM

2004 Dodge Ram

Silver Petrol 8277cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2019 56,270 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 56,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.13 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box join x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & dust cover is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 50,462 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 47,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,442 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner brake discs surfaces corroded

near side front brake binds slightly

near side inner hub bearing seal leaks grease slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,166 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

o/s and n/s hand brakes bind slightly after being used

steering rack n/s gaiter is damp

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,455 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,455 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,670 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,118 miles

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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MB53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 8,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 70,964 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 MB53 RAM, 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 22 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MB53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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