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RL52 ZCV

2003 Dodge (usa) Ram

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,487 mi
Last recorded185,487 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram86,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZCV
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 185,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 22 Sep 2025 185,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear bolt on cab corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 181,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 178,187 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2022 174,400 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 174,321 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 169,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2020 166,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 155,401 miles

EML indicates a fault

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 2 Jul 2016 155,401 miles

EML indicates a fault

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 152,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 152,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 150,077 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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RL52 ZCV is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RL52 ZCV, 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 RL52 ZCV registered?

RL52 ZCV is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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