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J3 CAU

2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

153,142 mi
Last recorded153,142 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager85,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CAU
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 153,142 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 153,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe at master cylinder leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 151,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 151,387 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill excessively corroded x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill excessively corroded x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 151,271 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge inner and outer

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge inner and outer

Pass 5 Apr 2023 149,093 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2022 148,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 144,831 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 144,817 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 144,780 miles

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front has freeplay in steering arm from rack

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule plus covered in under seal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule plus covered in under seal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside exhaust rubber split

both front top strut mounts dry advise replace

both rear brake discs and pads are badly over heated discs are red pads cooked red/white with heat

Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (rack) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,765 miles

Drive shaft joint excessively worn both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed exessive play (rack) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (rack) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,329 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 117,329 miles

Brake cable damaged broken during test (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 63,446 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,120 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 50,120 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,202 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,648 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,776 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 30,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,297 miles

air bag warning light on

oil leaking at oil filter

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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J3 CAU is a 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 85,434 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 J3 CAU, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Grand Voyager is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J3 CAU is a 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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