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LR54 RAM

2005 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

240,271 mi
Last recorded240,271 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD76,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 RAM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 240,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 235,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 230,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 220,510 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

LPG TANK RUSTY

Pass 10 Nov 2021 213,341 miles

Front exhaust shield insecure

LPG tank heavily corroded

Brake fluid dark

Corroded surface under body

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside handbrake cable outer sheath corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 213,341 miles

Exhaust system insecure Damaged bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid dark

Corroded surface under body

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front exhaust shield insecure

LPG tank heavily corroded

Nearside handbrake cable outer sheath corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 203,137 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front and rear brake discs surface corroded

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 183,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corroded surface under body

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 169,071 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 169,028 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,210 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEATSHIELDS RUSTY

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

REAR DISCS INNER FACES RUSTY

Pass 30 Mar 2016 147,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,175 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,630 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 126,547 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch rubbing tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,357 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,316 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,213 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,196 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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LR54 RAM is a 2005 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 76,713 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 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 RAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR54 RAM is a 2005 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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