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S444 USA

2003 Dodge Ram

Beige Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,125 mi
Last recorded168,125 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 USA
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 168,125 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 168,052 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 159,693 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 159,684 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 156,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring ,mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 156,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 156,105 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 156,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 155,846 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL illuminated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground under vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear outer body corroded

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

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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S444 USA is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Beige with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S444 USA, 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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S444 USA is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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