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RH05 RAM

2005 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,550 mi
Last recorded95,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH05 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 95,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 95,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,150 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 90,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Park brake cable at the offside rear is deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,918 miles

center exhaust joint leaking slightly

offside front lower ball joint worn /has play init to the limit

slight play in nearside front lower suspension swivel

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,050 miles

all exhaust clamps in poor condition centre one slightly loose

handbrake reading on lower limit

nearside front brake hose looks to be corroding under rubber cover

offside front lower suspension swivel has play/wear init to the limit

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on edge of tread

offside rear tyre low on edge of tread

small amount of play in inner offside steering rack end

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,491 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,509 miles

off side front lower suspension swivel worn/has play in it to the limit.

off side front lower swivel gaiter has small split in it.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,948 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 42,406 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2010 42,102 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,291 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,739 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RH05 RAM is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RH05 RAM, 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 RH05 RAM registered?

RH05 RAM is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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