2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager first registered in 2005 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 150 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 150 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension54% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes50% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres41% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics37% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Steering22% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Oil and fluid leaks15% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 243 | Brakes 40% |
| 2010 | 274 | Suspension 41% |
| 2009 | 402 | Brakes 44% |
| 2008 | 865 | Suspension 45% |
| 2007 | 825 | Suspension 49% |
| 2006 | 395 | Suspension 47% |
| 2004 | 138 | Brakes 59% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager cars first registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score