2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.3%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.8%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.5%
  2. Brakes34.6%
  3. Suspension28.9%
  4. Body & chassis12.8%
  5. Steering12.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).