2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 749 MOT tests, the 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager recorded a 71.3% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points better than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 29.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.9%) and brakes (15.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and rbt (sp) — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 101 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 33.0% versus 21.2%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 41.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.9% | 134 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 113 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.6% | 102 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 60 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 44 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.4% | 33 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 101 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 69 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 48 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 43 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 34 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 31 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.4% | 310 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.4% | 273 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.8% | 193 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 24.8% | 186 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 21.5% | 161 |
| 6 | Other defects | 19.2% | 144 |
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 | 33 | 21.2% |
| 60-90k | 140 | 29.3% |
| 90-120k | 222 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 156 | 26.9% |
| 150k+ | 194 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 500 | 27.8% |
| Diesel | 245 | 31.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 265 | 30.2% |
| 2022 | 193 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 131 | 26.7% |
| 2024 | 82 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 78 | 30.8% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.1% 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.
- Suspension (13.6% 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 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
71.3% of the 749 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.9% of tests, followed by brakes (15.1%).
Does the 2002 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.2% in the 30-60k band to 33.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 749 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.