2019 Dodge Ram — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Dodge Ram passed 86.7% of its 264 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.3% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, rear fog lamp and wipers — registration plates alone was recorded 10 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.2% versus 10.6%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 14.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.0% in 2021 to 10.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 22 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 6 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 10 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 8 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 8 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 7 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.0% | 37 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.2% | 19 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 18 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.5% | 12 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 85 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 98 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 46 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | 46 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 43 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 56 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 57 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ram
On a 2019 Ram, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (3.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Visibility (2.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Dodge Rams pass their MOT?
86.7% of the 264 2019 Dodge Ram MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Dodge Ram?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Ram get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 264 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.