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R70 MSW

2000 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

268,759 mi
Last recorded268,759 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Dodge Ram94,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 MSW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 268,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 267,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear Backbox pipe damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2023 267,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tailpipe holes and corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 264,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 264,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 261,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 259,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 257,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 254,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 254,245 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 250,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 246,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 243,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 238,705 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2014 238,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 229,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 208,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 190,973 miles

offside front upper ball joint has slight play.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 179,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 159,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 153,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroding

slight play in both track rod ends & drag link ends

Fail 25 Oct 2008 153,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs corroding

slight play in both track rod ends & drag link ends

Pass 13 Oct 2007 148,689 miles

1 of 2 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust & clamps corroded

side repeaters only just visible from rear of vehicle (indicator lamps modified to provide repeater function)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 143,109 miles

front indicator lamps modified to provide repeater function (just visible from rear of vehicle)

see avice sheet no.344342396226, issued 19/10/2006

Fail 19 Oct 2006 143,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake hoses steel sections corroding

exhaust corroding

headlamps come on when handbrake released

parking brake efficiency JUST ACCEPTABLE (16%) - recommend attention

rear brake hose steel ends corroding

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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R70 MSW is a 2000 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 94,524 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 R70 MSW, 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 26 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R70 MSW is a 2000 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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