2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT pass rate and common faults

549 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 549 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.9%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes37.3%
  2. Lights & electrics31.1%
  3. Suspension18.8%
  4. Body & chassis6.7%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Steering4.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)17.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager cars passed their MOT first time, across 549 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).