2005 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 704 MOT tests, the 2005 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager recorded a 70.2% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 2.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (20.0%) and lighting & signalling (17.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), anti-lock braking system and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 71 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.3% in the 30-60k band and 28.9% in the 150k+ band, a 14.6-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 26.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.0% | 141 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.5% | 123 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.2% | 86 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 48 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.1% | 43 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.0% | 42 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 71 |
| 2 | Anti-lock braking system | 44 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 39 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 35 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 32 |
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 | 39.1% | 275 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.8% | 252 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.7% | 209 |
| 4 | Other defects | 27.4% | 193 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 22.3% | 157 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 19.0% | 134 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 42 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 115 | 26.1% |
| 90-120k | 188 | 34.0% |
| 120-150k | 208 | 31.7% |
| 150k+ | 149 | 28.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 489 | 31.1% |
| Petrol | 215 | 27.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 215 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 182 | 31.9% |
| 2023 | 147 | 31.3% |
| 2024 | 85 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | 75 | 33.3% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 20.0% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (20.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (17.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2005 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
70.2% of the 704 2005 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 20.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.5%).
Does the 2005 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 30-60k band to 28.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 704 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.