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2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyagers, from 442 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 442 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

442MOT tests in 2025
59%pass first time (all 2005 cars: 58%)
6,100typical miles a year
4.6×the usual rate for steering rack inner joints

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyagers than on all cars registered in 2005.

  • Steering rack inner joints4.6× usual
    Chrysler Grand Voyager
    18.1% All 2005 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Anti-lock braking system6.2× usual
    Chrysler Grand Voyager
    8.1% All 2005 cars
    1.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 7.9%, against 1.3% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Better than most

Rigid brake pipes: 6.6% here, against 14.9% of all 2005 cars.

By area

The share of 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    50% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    44% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    43% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    35% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    24% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    23% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2014439Brakes 39%
2013291Brakes 44%
2012274Brakes 39%
2011317Brakes 40%
2010262Brakes 42%
2009198Brakes 41%
2008316Suspension 46%
2007235Brakes 55%
2006622Suspension 52%
2004140Suspension 59%
2003116Suspension 55%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyagers registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score