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V8 DOA

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,691 mi
Last recorded145,691 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DOA
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 145,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 142,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 138,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,142 miles

underside muddy

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,271 miles

underside corroded / muddy

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 115,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,186 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 99,732 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 99,732 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 94,796 miles

dampness around steering rack boot area

offside rear shocker bottom bush has movement in

Fail 5 Dec 2015 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and no pattern (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and no pattern (1.8)

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

dampness around steering rack boot

offside rear shocker bottom bush has movement in

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,192 miles

front brake pads starting to get low and brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,620 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,780 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,386 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 36,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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V8 DOA is a 2003 Dodge Ram 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 Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 90,066 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 V8 DOA, 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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V8 DOA is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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