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RA53 WVY

2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager89,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WVY
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 88,293 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 May 2025 87,334 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,242 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,279 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 77,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,156 miles

Advise nearside rear shock absorber slight mist of oil (not vehicle use for wheel chair access.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight rust to varous under body.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,086 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 65,878 miles

varius underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 63,111 miles

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

varius surface rust underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,784 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 May 2015 54,783 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 54,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,695 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,831 miles

front brake pipes to flexs covered in sheaths

rear brake pipes to flexs covered in metal sheaths

Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,831 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake pipes to flexs covered in sheaths

rear brake pipes to flexs covered in metal sheaths

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,188 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bonit damaged

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers split at ends

o/s/f/ wing and door damaged

o/s/r/ tyre 2 nales in tred size 215/65/16

Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,188 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bonit damaged

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers split at ends

o/s/f/ wing and door damaged

o/s/r/ tyre 2 nales in tred size 215/65/16

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage to offside front wing / door

Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage to offside front wing / door

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,013 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,704 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 34,609 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA53 WVY is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RA53 WVY, 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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RA53 WVY is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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