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WF52 BYU

2003 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

75,406 mi
Last recorded75,406 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge Ram90,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 BYU
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,406 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,396 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,527 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under side very rusty

Pass 19 May 2022 72,304 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel covered

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

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

under side a bit rusty

Fail 19 May 2022 72,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel covered

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

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

under side a bit rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,821 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded But Not Holed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall Corrosion To The Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded But Not Holed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall Corrosion To The Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

towbar drop plate bent

Fail 19 Mar 2020 71,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

towbar drop plate bent

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,889 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has a bit of travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,332 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,328 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,837 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,836 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear tailpipe clamp insecure

Offside Rear tailpipe clamp corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tailpipe clamp insecure

Offside Rear tailpipe clamp corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,601 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,628 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,582 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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WF52 BYU is a 2003 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WF52 BYU, 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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WF52 BYU is a 2003 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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