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R7 XCB

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,792 mi
Last recorded165,792 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 XCB
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 165,792 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 161,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 153,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 147,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 139,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 139,043 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure repair is inadequate partially welded with blobs of weld (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure repair is inadequate partially welded with blobs of weld (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

transmission oil leak (drip)

Parking brake inoperative

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,014 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 135,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,439 miles

General corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,615 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,615 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,355 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 59,349 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 53,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,654 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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R7 XCB is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc diesel 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 R7 XCB, 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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R7 XCB is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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