2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,026 MOT tests, the 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager recorded a 71.5% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 30.0% of the time, so this is 1.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (18.7%) and lighting & signalling (17.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), headlamp aim and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 535 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 32.2% versus 20.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 5.2pp more often than petrol ones (29.8% vs 24.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 34.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 18.7% | 940 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.8% | 894 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.5% | 579 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 263 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.7% | 238 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.4% | 223 |
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) | 535 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 310 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 309 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 282 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 265 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 214 |
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 | 34.1% | 1,714 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.2% | 1,667 |
| 3 | Other defects | 29.1% | 1,461 |
| 4 | Tyres | 28.6% | 1,439 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 25.8% | 1,295 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 18.7% | 942 |
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 | 184 | 20.6% |
| 60-90k | 709 | 24.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,570 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 1,485 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,062 | 32.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,737 | 29.8% |
| Petrol | 1,289 | 24.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,567 | 28.5% |
| 2022 | 1,304 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 920 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 691 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 544 | 27.9% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Grand Voyager
On a 2005 Grand Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (18.7% 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 (17.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.5% 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 Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
71.5% of the 5,026 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 18.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.8%).
Does the 2005 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.6% in the 30-60k band to 32.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,026 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.