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BU53 LEX

2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager89,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LEX
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,537 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2019 135,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside step

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,734 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 101,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount at sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,934 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,298 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,994 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small hole in n/s front drive shaft boot

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,982 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,239 miles

general underside surface corrosion should be monitored / treated

slight oil leak at n/s front suspension damper

Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 49,540 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,492 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,673 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Grand Voyager?

Based on 387,238 MOT tests across 25,998 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,033
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
25,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,896
parking brake recording little or no effort 15,574
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,244
position lamp(s) not working 9,373
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BU53 LEX is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 89,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Grand Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 26,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Grand Voyager typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler Grand Voyager is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU53 LEX is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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