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RL05 XPW

2005 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XPW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,733 miles

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

Central Rear rear number plate light partially covered but still working

Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear rear number plate light partially covered but still working

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2021 93,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 93,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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RL05 XPW is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RL05 XPW, 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 RL05 XPW registered?

RL05 XPW is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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