CHRYSLER GRD VOYAGER TOURING CRD A2012 · 2.8L DIESEL

Verdict for the 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager Touring CRD A (84,061 mi) The most recent MOT (8 April 2024) was a pass, but the examiner noted that the rear brake pads were wearing thin. That is the only defect recorded at the current mileage, so the vehicle met the legal requirements at the time of testing. A pattern emerges from the earlier MOTs. In March 2023 the car failed because of three separate issues: the battery was not securely fastened, the off‑side front suspension arm ball‑joint showed slight play, and the near‑side rear axle swivel pins/bushes were slightly worn. The same front‑suspension ball‑joint play and rear‑axle wear were also listed as advisory defects on the pass certificate that day. These suspension items re‑appear, indicating progressive wear on the front steering geometry and rear trailing‑arm bushings. The 2022 MOT also recorded a failure, this time for a TPMS malfunction and an electronic stability control warning lamp fault. No further comments were made in later tests, suggesting those electronic issues may have been remedied, but there is no record confirming the repair. Overall the trend is mixed. The vehicle has managed to pass its MOTs after addressing the earlier failures, yet the same suspension wear points keep resurfacing, implying that the underlying components are approaching the end of their service life.