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VU04 DHX

2004 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 8277cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DHX
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 103,804 miles

Both headlights starting to mist (Pattern ok)

Both sides front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside rear park brake cable outer casing deteriorating

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2025 101,479 miles

Both headlights starting to mist (Pattern ok)

Both sides front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Both sides front upper ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Nearside rear park brake cable outer casing deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,754 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,621 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 93,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,954 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside parking brake only just passed

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,432 miles

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

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

osf tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,644 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,791 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2011 52,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,560 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering rack weeping fluid at the nearside gaiter.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,306 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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VU04 DHX is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 8,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 70,964 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 VU04 DHX, 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 22 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 DHX registered?

VU04 DHX is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is VU04 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 DHX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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