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BX53 CXZ

2003 Dodge (usa) Ram

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,668 mi
Last recorded167,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram86,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CXZ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 167,668 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 154,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 138,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 138,440 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,911 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,923 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,404 miles

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,836 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,006 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,211 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,591 miles

engine worning light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,677 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,972 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,440 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,824 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 66
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 27
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BX53 CXZ is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 86,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 CXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX53 CXZ registered?

BX53 CXZ is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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