MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil filter corroded and leaking
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
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)
both rear brake discs corroded on inner face
How Reliable is the Dodge Ram?
Based on 27,651 MOT tests across 2,744 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VU53 GYP registered?
VU53 GYP is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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