Chrysler Grand Voyager
From 8,211 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grand Voyagers fare better: 2014 models pass at 77.3% vs 68% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 433 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 433 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 369 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 278 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 253 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 237 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 225 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 215 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 197 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 186 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 179 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 33.2% of Grand Voyager failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £148.
Chrysler Grand Voyager on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 783 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 783. At this rate, roughly 7.3 years until none remain. Now at 25.3% of its peak (22,543 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,056 | 2,657 | +0 | -138 | -138 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,183 | 2,668 | +0 | -151 | -151 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,308 | 2,694 | +0 | -209 | -209 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,472 | 2,739 | +0 | -285 | -285 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,686 | 2,810 | +0 | -177 | -177 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,842 | 2,831 | +0 | -179 | -179 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,998 | 2,854 | +1 | -231 | -230 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,260 | 2,822 | +0 | -183 | -183 |
9 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Voyager Ltd Crd A | Diesel | 697 | 24% |
| Grand Voyager Limited Crd Auto | Diesel | 618 | 22% |
| Grand Voyager Ltd Xs Auto | Diesel | 421 | 15% |
| Grand Voyager Ltd Xs Crda | Gas | 280 | 10% |
| Grand Voyager Lx Auto | Diesel | 261 | 9% |
| Grand Voyager Limited Auto | Petrol | 257 | 9% |
| Grand Voyager Ltd Auto | Diesel | 229 | 8% |
| Grand Voyager Sr Crd Auto | Diesel | 54 | 2% |
| Grand Voyager Lx Crd Auto | Diesel | 52 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 77.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2013 | 71.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2012 | 74.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2011 | 72.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
9 earlier years
| 2010 | 65.9% | parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2009 | 73.2% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2008 | 68.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 66.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2006 | 66.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2004 | 61.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2003 | 57.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2001 | 60.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Voyagers tested had between 85,260 and 152,787 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,797 median miles, the Grand Voyager has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chrysler models
| Chrysler Ypsilon | 72% |
| Chrysler Crossfire | 72% |
| Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 66.3% |
| Chrysler 300 C | 76.6% |
| Chrysler Voyager | 61.2% |
Common questions
What is the Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler Grand Voyager has a 69% MOT pass rate based on 8,211 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler Grand Voyager?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler Grand Voyager is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 433 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Chrysler Grand Voyagers are on UK roads?
There are 3,056 Chrysler Grand Voyagers currently licensed on UK roads, with 2,657 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler Grand Voyager at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler Grand Voyager is 107,797 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 85,260 and 152,787 miles.
Buying a used Grand Voyager?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69% pass rate and an average repair bill of £148 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 33.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.