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DG53 RAM

2003 Dodge (usa) Ram

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,614 mi
Last recorded107,614 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram86,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 RAM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,614 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To rear brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 107,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To rear brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 103,684 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 103,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,140 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,216 miles

MIL ON

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,830 miles

MIL ON

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ball hitch removed at test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,967 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

coolent leak from radiator

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,034 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,267 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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DG53 RAM is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG53 RAM, 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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DG53 RAM is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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