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V8 DFO

2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD76,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DFO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear springs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,627 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,423 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2013 62,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,147 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,147 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,884 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,884 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,514 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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V8 DFO is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V8 DFO is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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