Dodge Ram
From 2,840 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 57 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 57 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 54 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 50 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 47 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 46 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 42 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 27 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 25.3% of Ram failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £59.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 91.4% | a reversing lamp inoperative, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2006 | 87.1% | exhaust system leaking or insecure, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2005 | 87.5% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2004 | 85.1% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
4 earlier years
| 2003 | 86.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2002 | 80.3% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 73.3% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 1996 | 81.4% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rams tested had between 58,345 and 142,852 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,817 median miles, the Ram has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dodge models
| Dodge Nitro | 67.2% |
| Dodge Caliber | 57.6% |
| Dodge Unclassified | 90.9% |
| Dodge Journey | 67.5% |
Common questions
What is the Dodge Ram MOT pass rate?
The Dodge Ram has a 84.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,840 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge Ram?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge Ram is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 57 failures. Other common issues include lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge Ram at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge Ram is 94,817 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 58,345 and 142,852 miles.
Buying a used Ram?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £59 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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