2003 Dodge RAM petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Dodge RAM first registered in 2003 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 202 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 202 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2003 Dodge RAM petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2003 Dodge RAM petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension30% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes28% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics24% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks12% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Tyres11% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Steering9% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2003 Dodge RAM petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Dodge RAM compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 110 | Lights and electrics 20% |
| 2014 | 112 | Suspension 26% |
| 2006 | 154 | Suspension 29% |
| 2005 | 274 | Brakes 27% |
| 2004 | 347 | Brakes 30% |
| 2002 | 119 | Suspension 33% |
| 2001 | 102 | Suspension 36% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Dodge RAM cars first registered in 2003. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score