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MK03 VLJ

2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

136,965 mi
Last recorded136,965 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager89,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 VLJ
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 136,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

all front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2016 136,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

all front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,946 miles

offside and nearside front tyres low on tread

offside front shock has slight sepage of fluid

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2015 122,946 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres low on tread

offside front shock has slight sepage of fluid

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2015 122,301 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

High level stop light not working

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 100,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 96,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 96,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,024 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,201 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust rattle/vibration

oil leak

water ingress o/s headlamp

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust rattle/vibration

oil leak

water ingress o/s headlamp

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,118 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,624 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,429 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 57,429 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

handbrake lever stiff operation

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 47,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 37,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MK03 VLJ is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MK03 VLJ, 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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MK03 VLJ is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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