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MX05 SWV

2005 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 SWV
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion to inner sills

Fail 8 Dec 2025 73,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,507 miles

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

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

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

eml lamp on

Fail 25 Nov 2024 72,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear bumper

Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,475 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 23 Nov 2019 60,117 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 52,182 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 52,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,649 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,974 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 41,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2014 39,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Fail 26 May 2014 39,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 May 2011 37,556 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2011 37,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 35,599 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,373 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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MX05 SWV is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 63,842 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 MX05 SWV, 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 21 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX05 SWV registered?

MX05 SWV is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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