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WA53 VUK

2004 Dodge Ram

Grey Diesel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Dodge Ram70,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VUK
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 77,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,942 miles

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

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

oil leak under engine bay

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

footbrake type handbrake lever is missing lever cover, but still useable.

slight oil leak under o/s of engine bay

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,109 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,019 miles

advise mirrors slighty cracked

advise rear brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,987 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise mirrors slighty cracked

advise rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,976 miles

advise o/s/ door mirror glass has slight cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,635 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 37,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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WA53 VUK is a 2004 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 5,654cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WA53 VUK, 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.

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WA53 VUK is a 2004 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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