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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Dodge RAM. Check any RAM by registration number below.

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86.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.4%

vs Dodge Avg

32

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Dodge RAM — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dodge RAM has an average MOT pass rate of 86.1%, which is 2.4 percentage points above the Dodge brand average of 83.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RAM is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Dodge RAM fails its MOT are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. If you are preparing your RAM for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Dodge RAM, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Dodge RAM performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 32 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

29.0%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

2020

Based on 51 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

2019

Based on 117 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.6%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2018

Based on 159 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2017

Based on 126 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

11.9%

Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

2016

Based on 123 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2015

Based on 106 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

18.3%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2014

Based on 105 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2013

Based on 50 vehicles

80.0%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2012

Based on 91 vehicles

80.2%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 10yr

126k mi

2011

Based on 126 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

3.4%

2010

Based on 120 vehicles

82.5%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2009

Based on 112 vehicles

83.9%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

6.0%

2008

Based on 57 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

5.4%

2007

Based on 101 vehicles

83.2%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

7.9%

2006

Based on 175 vehicles

84.6%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

9.4%

2005

Based on 308 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

10.6%

2004

Based on 392 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

6.9%

2003

Based on 266 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

2002

Based on 162 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

4.2%

2001

Based on 126 vehicles

77.8%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

16.5%

2000

Based on 55 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

1999

Based on 116 vehicles

79.3%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

16.9%

1998

Based on 99 vehicles

81.8%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

18.1%

1997

Based on 85 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

5.7%

1996

Based on 151 vehicles

84.1%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

5.0%

1995

Based on 41 vehicles

82.9%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

1994

Based on 72 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1993

Based on 34 vehicles

79.4%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

1992

Based on 73 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

7.0%

1990

Based on 50 vehicles

80.0%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

3.2%

0

Based on 1,431 vehicles

83.5%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Top MOT Failures — Dodge RAM

The most common reasons a Dodge RAM fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

4.2%
2

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

3.2%
Dodge RAM Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

12.5%

Other Dodge Models

Compare MOT reliability across Dodge models.

Dodge Pick Up

94.4% pass rate

Dodge Grand Caravan

78.4% pass rate

Dodge Challenger

73.6% pass rate

Dodge Srt-10

88.0% pass rate

Dodge Caliber

52.8% pass rate

Dodge Charger

90.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dodge RAM MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dodge RAM?
The average MOT pass rate for the Dodge RAM is 86.1% compared to the Dodge average of 83.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dodge RAM?
The most common MOT failures on the Dodge RAM are: Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (4.2%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (3.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Dodge RAM reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.1%, the Dodge RAM is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Dodge RAM?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Dodge RAM?
Typical mileage for the Dodge RAM: 53,670 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RAM to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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