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MW53 VGV

2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Black Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,434 mi
Last recorded155,434 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager89,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VGV
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 155,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 151,357 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

rear seats missing

Fail 26 Nov 2019 151,357 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

rear seats missing

Pass 19 Nov 2018 146,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2018 146,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2017 140,602 miles

EML ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 149,602 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fron head lights deteriated no sight pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fron head lights deteriated no sight pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

EML ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 133,049 miles

both headlight beam images poor

different size front / rear tyres and wheels

eml on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 132,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lenses poor (1.7.5a)

eml on

Offside Rear Outer sidewall damaged 225/55/17

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,472 miles

CENTRE SILENCER LEAKING AND CORRODED AROUND BRACKET (NEED ATTENTION)

HEATSHIELD INSECURE

heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

exhaust blowing. advise attention

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,495 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

eml on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,610 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 102,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing close to wear bars

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing close to minimum tread limit

o/s/f anti roll link rod has play in joints

some metal brake pipes have metal covering which restricts inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,092 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing close to wear bars

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing close to minimum tread limit

o/s/f anti roll link rod has play in joints

park or rear service brakes noisey when rotated

some metal brake pipes have metal covering which restricts inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,155 miles

rear metal brake pipes cannot be fully inspected, cover by metal protector

rear part of exhaust heat shield detatch and resting on exhaust system

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r brake disc in extreemly poor condition, rear brake noisey when tested on RBT

rear metal brake pipes cannot be fully inspected, cover by metal protector

rear part of exhaust heat shield detatch and resting on exhaust system

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,604 miles

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

both front tyres wearing and have approx 3mm tread remaining but n/s/f is severely worn on outer edge of tread

front and rear metal brake pipes have protective covering and cannot be fully inspected but both rear flexy hose ferules show some corrossion

n/s/r tyre shows some perish cracking and wear? on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,740 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,498 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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MW53 VGV is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Black with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW53 VGV, 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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MW53 VGV is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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