2013 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
2,015 MOT tests on the 2013 Chrysler Grand Voyager are in this dataset, and 75.3% of them passed. Against MPVs of a similar age (20.8% fail rate), the 2013 Grand Voyager comes out 3.8pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 14.6% of tests against 11.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), malfunction indicator lamp and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 179 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.0% in the 0-30k band and 26.9% in the 150k+ band, a 13.9-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 29.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.6% | 295 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 223 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.7% | 156 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.7% | 135 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 68 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.7% | 54 |
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) | 179 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 149 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 138 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 102 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 90 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 70 |
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 | 29.6% | 596 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.2% | 507 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.2% | 347 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 200 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.7% | 196 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.6% | 133 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 54 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 369 | 20.6% |
| 60-90k | 694 | 24.1% |
| 90-120k | 558 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 191 | 26.7% |
| 150k+ | 149 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 418 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | 412 | 24.3% |
| 2023 | 408 | 25.3% |
| 2024 | 408 | 27.2% |
| 2025 | 369 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 14.6% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (14.6% 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 (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (7.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2013 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
75.3% of the 2,015 2013 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 14.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.1%).
Does the 2013 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,015 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.