Where in Britain does the Dodge Ram fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 21.6% of 6,448 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Dodge Ram failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Portsmouth (PO): 38.2% against 21.4% elsewhere (+16.9 points). It does best in Southend-on-Sea (SS), −8.5 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Dodge Ram MOT statistics · check a Dodge Ram by registration
Dodge Ram in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth (PO) | 38.2 | 21.4 | +16.9 | +7.4 to +26.4 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Bournemouth (BH) | 33.3 | 21.4 | +11.9 | +3.0 to +20.8 | 108 (rough estimate) |
| Guildford (GU) | 30.5 | 21.4 | +9.1 | +1.4 to +16.7 | 141 (rough estimate) |
| Northampton (NN) | 28.5 | 21.5 | +7.0 | −1.1 to +15.0 | 123 (rough estimate) |
| Ipswich (IP) | 25.4 | 21.5 | +4.0 | −1.9 to +9.8 | 220 (rough estimate) |
| Norwich (NR) | 25.0 | 21.5 | +3.5 | −3.0 to +9.9 | 176 (rough estimate) |
| Nottingham (NG) | 22.8 | 21.6 | +1.2 | −5.3 to +7.8 | 162 (rough estimate) |
| Reading (RG) | 22.3 | 21.6 | +0.7 | −7.1 to +8.5 | 112 (rough estimate) |
| Coventry (CV) | 21.0 | 21.6 | −0.7 | −7.9 to +6.6 | 124 (rough estimate) |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 20.9 | 21.6 | −0.7 | −8.5 to +7.2 | 105 (rough estimate) |
| Peterborough (PE) | 16.9 | 21.9 | −5.0 | −9.4 to −0.6 | 296 (rough estimate) |
| Chelmsford (CM) | 14.9 | 21.9 | −7.0 | −11.8 to −2.2 | 222 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 13.7 | 21.8 | −8.1 | −14.2 to −1.9 | 124 (rough estimate) |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) | 13.4 | 21.8 | −8.5 | −13.9 to −3.0 | 157 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,448 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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