2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT pass rate and common faults

153 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 153 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.5%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Brakes36.6%
  3. Suspension29.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager cars passed their MOT first time, across 153 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).