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OIL 6289

2003 Dodge Ram

Red Diesel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,020 mi
Last recorded223,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 6289
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 223,020 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 30 Jan 2025 215,102 miles

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 206,566 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 196,857 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 188,414 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 180,014 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 174,452 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 165,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 156,511 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 156,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 148,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 148,745 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 124,582 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,356 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,525 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,737 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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OIL 6289 is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIL 6289, 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 OIL 6289 registered?

OIL 6289 is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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