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SN53 JVP

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

531,614 mi
Last recorded531,614 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 JVP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 531,614 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill rusted

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

parking brakes imbalanced

Fail 18 Dec 2018 531,614 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill rusted

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 11 Jan 2018 497,560 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both have lift nearing limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2018 497,560 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both have lift nearing limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 462,926 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear sill rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2016 462,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear sill rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 438,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside chassis slightly corroded

parking brake only just reached required level

Pass 26 Nov 2014 418,899 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 418,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 397,547 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 372,265 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 340,781 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 313,457 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 313,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 242,760 miles

hole in exhaust outer pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2007 195,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 151,499 miles

play in all front upper and lower ball joints, play in os track rod end

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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SN53 JVP is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN53 JVP, 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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SN53 JVP is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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