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OIL 8359

2003 Dodge Ram

Silver Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8359
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 128,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 120,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,926 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 112,097 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 110,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,132 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,692 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,004 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,949 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,156 miles

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

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

outer casing on nearside hand brake split

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,953 miles

engine managment light on

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,954 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

surface rust on exhaust

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 8359 is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OIL 8359, 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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OIL 8359 is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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