2005 Chrysler Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
1,500 MOT tests on the 2005 Chrysler Voyager are in this dataset, and 68.4% of them passed. Against MPVs of a similar age (30.0% fail rate), the 2005 Voyager comes out 1.6pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (20.3%) and lighting & signalling (19.3%) 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 139 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.4% in the 30-60k band and 28.4% in the 150k+ band, a 9.0-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 41.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 31.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.3% | 305 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.3% | 290 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.4% | 216 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 116 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.1% | 91 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.3% | 79 |
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) | 139 |
| 2 | Anti-lock braking system | 115 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 104 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 93 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 85 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 83 |
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 | 41.5% | 623 |
| 2 | Suspension | 38.0% | 570 |
| 3 | Other defects | 29.1% | 437 |
| 4 | Tyres | 28.7% | 431 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 25.4% | 381 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 19.7% | 295 |
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 | 31 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 223 | 28.7% |
| 90-120k | 512 | 34.6% |
| 120-150k | 465 | 32.5% |
| 150k+ | 268 | 28.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,167 | 31.3% |
| Petrol | 333 | 32.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 513 | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 379 | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 271 | 30.3% |
| 2024 | 193 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 144 | 35.4% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 20.3% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (20.3% 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 (19.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.4% 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 Voyagers pass their MOT?
68.4% of the 1,500 2005 Chrysler Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Chrysler Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 20.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.3%).
Does the 2005 Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 30-60k band to 28.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,500 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.