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VA53 BYJ

2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

159,118 mi
Last recorded159,118 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager89,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 BYJ
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 159,118 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s inner sill x2 small holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 153,225 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills / small hole o/s/f inner sill and n/s/f outer and n/s/r inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front spotlamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 153,210 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills / small hole o/s/f inner sill and n/s/f outer and n/s/r inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front spotlamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

small hole n/s /f sill/jacking point area

Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 120,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded & holed but not in a prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brakes difficult to fully examine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 120,774 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded & holed but not in a prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear difficult to fully examine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 114,438 miles

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2018 114,438 miles

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

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2017 109,837 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 109,837 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 105,216 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside centre (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

unable to fully inspect offside centre seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to items on seats

Fail 26 May 2016 105,206 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside centre (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

unable to fully inspect offside centre seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to items on seats

Pass 30 May 2015 93,986 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 93,986 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,940 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 89,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,231 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,231 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,066 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,676 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,676 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 60,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,942 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 15 Sep 2009 53,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 53,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 44,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,564 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,696 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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VA53 BYJ is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VA53 BYJ, 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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VA53 BYJ is a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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