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VU53 GYP

2003 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,303 mi
Last recorded135,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GYP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,303 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 135,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 132,605 miles
Fail 7 May 2018

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on at dash

exhaust rear clamp/hanger corroded/loose

Fail 30 Apr 2018 132,568 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on at dash

exhaust rear clamp/hanger corroded/loose

Pass 12 Apr 2017 131,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pipes(servo to abs pump) corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on at dash

o/s/f washer jet poor spraying but still clearing screen

o/s/f,n/s/f brake flexi corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,924 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake hoses heavily corroded

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,888 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake hoses heavily corroded

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 126,544 miles

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

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

engine management light on

signd of slight leak at transmission pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,888 miles

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

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2014 123,875 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,122 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,772 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,069 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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VU53 GYP is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc petrol 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 VU53 GYP, 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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VU53 GYP is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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