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V174 FLN

2005 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,777 mi
Last recorded234,777 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Dodge Ram63,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 FLN
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 234,777 miles

Nearside Rear Diff has end float

Offside Rear Diff has end float

Fail 25 Sep 2023 234,776 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Diff has end float

Offside Rear Diff has end float

Pass 9 Sep 2022 233,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 224,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 224,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 212,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 212,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 207,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 201,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 195,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 192,294 miles

rear diff noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2015 186,885 miles

Slight gearbox leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 174,649 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 174,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 163,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 163,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 150,507 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 135,769 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 122,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 111,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering box has slight fluid lesk

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 149,358 miles

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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V174 FLN is a 2005 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V174 FLN, 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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V174 FLN is a 2005 Dodge Ram, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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