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WO51 JLU

2002 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,735 mi
Last recorded175,735 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Dodge Ram92,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 JLU
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 175,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 174,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 173,033 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 173,027 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 169,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 169,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 164,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe offside broken system still fully supported

Fail 20 May 2014 164,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe offside broken system still fully supported

Pass 3 Jun 2013 161,643 miles

Both rear exhaust hangers need attention, exhaust still supported.

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

Rear differential leaking.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 156,470 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 156,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 149,408 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 149,408 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 149,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front indicator bulbs light up with position lamps on but as vehicle has seperate white position lamps i would describe these as an additional lamp and are therefore not testable

engine management light on

fuel tanks covered in oil

headlamp beam images poor

inner arch covers fitted

nearside of steering rack looks damp

parking brake lever anti slip missing

rear exhaust clamp insecure and joint loose but not insecure and only has a minor leak

rear fog lamp incorperated in front fog lamp switch / warning lamp

Pass 26 Aug 2010 134,861 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 134,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 105,112 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,560 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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WO51 JLU is a 2002 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 92,635 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 WO51 JLU, 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 24 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WO51 JLU is a 2002 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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