2006 Chrysler Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Chrysler Voyager passed 68.8% of its 1,771 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (29.6% fail rate), the 2006 Voyager comes out 1.6pp worse. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (19.4%) and lighting & signalling (17.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 162 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 36.9% versus 17.7%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 42.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 32.8% 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 | 19.4% | 344 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.7% | 314 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.6% | 206 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 119 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.7% | 101 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.7% | 101 |
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) | 162 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 120 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 106 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 105 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 88 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 79 |
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 | 42.5% | 752 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.4% | 592 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.1% | 515 |
| 4 | Other defects | 27.4% | 485 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 23.8% | 422 |
| 6 | Steering | 17.1% | 303 |
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 | 79 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 343 | 30.0% |
| 90-120k | 642 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 445 | 33.3% |
| 150k+ | 255 | 36.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,566 | 31.9% |
| Petrol | 205 | 25.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 612 | 32.8% |
| 2022 | 473 | 29.2% |
| 2023 | 325 | 28.9% |
| 2024 | 214 | 31.3% |
| 2025 | 147 | 35.4% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Voyager
On a 2006 Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (19.4% 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 (17.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.6% 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 2006 Chrysler Voyagers pass their MOT?
68.8% of the 1,771 2006 Chrysler Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Chrysler Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 19.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.7%).
Does the 2006 Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.7% in the 30-60k band to 36.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,771 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.