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TM53 RAM

2004 Dodge (usa) Ram

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,985 mi
Last recorded192,985 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram92,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM53 RAM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 192,985 miles

NSR & OSR Brake pipes have brake fluid on but not leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 15 Apr 2026 192,985 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

NSR & OSR Brake pipes have brake fluid on but not leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 25 Apr 2025 192,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play inner tie rod

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 192,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Slight play inner tie rod

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 188,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 186,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 181,882 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 179,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 177,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 171,316 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 165,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 158,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 150,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 142,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 130,492 miles

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 120,459 miles

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 9 May 2011 111,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 105,329 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 105,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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TM53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 92,034 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 TM53 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 22 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TM53 RAM is a 2004 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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