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RK53 NTL

2004 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,652 mi
Last recorded106,652 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NTL
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 106,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 103,525 miles

Nearside Lower seal corrision outside prisgribe area

Nearside Lower seal corrsion outside prisgribe area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,516 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,283 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,408 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Suspension trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Fouling on suspension arms on lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Suspension trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling Fouling on suspension arms on lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,339 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 38,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(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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RK53 NTL is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 70,964 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 RK53 NTL, 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 22 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK53 NTL registered?

RK53 NTL is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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