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BV55 VLJ

2005 Chrysler Voyager

Gold Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Voyager79,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLJ
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded but not holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 152,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 150,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 146,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure from its mounting

both headlights deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2019 146,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure from its mounting

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2018 142,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 132,835 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 132,833 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 128,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 118,065 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 117,847 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,201 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 113,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 108,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,928 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,926 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,926 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,737 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 76,056 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,516 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Voyager?

Based on 217,749 MOT tests across 16,380 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,849
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,182
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,176
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,376
position lamp(s) not working 7,229
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BV55 VLJ is a 2005 Chrysler Voyager in Gold with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 79,701 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 Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 16,849 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Voyager typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Voyager is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV55 VLJ is a 2005 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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