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VB03 RAM

2003 Dodge (usa) Ram

Green Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,455 mi
Last recorded224,455 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram86,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB03 RAM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 224,455 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 221,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 216,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 212,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 208,216 miles

Both brake lights slightly white

Coolant leak ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 208,198 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both brake lights slightly white

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 204,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 204,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 200,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 200,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 191,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 185,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 179,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn UJ (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroding on inner side

steering box has a slight power steering leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 172,326 miles

Offside front driveshaft joint has play

Pass 5 Aug 2014 161,238 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 161,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 154,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 149,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,205 miles

brake disc worn at rear

small fluid leak at steering box

Fail 20 Jul 2011 139,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake disc worn

small leak from steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2010 125,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 101,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 90,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,612 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dampness around steering box

nearside front driveshaft u/j worn

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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VB03 RAM is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram in Green with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VB03 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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VB03 RAM is a 2003 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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