2007 Chrysler Voyager 2.8L Diesel · AV57 WOX

A pattern of brake pipe corrosion and front suspension wear now defines the mechanical outlook of this 2007 Chrysler Voyager, with the most recent test on 29 April 2026 returning a pass only after a prior failure twelve days earlier. That failure on 17 April 2026 centred on an ABS warning lamp indicating a stored fault, a major category defect that suggests an electrical or sensor issue within the anti-lock braking system rather than a simple bulb or wiring anomaly. Surrounding this failure is a cluster of advisories that have effectively carried over from test to test: nearside and offside front brake pipes recorded as corroded and covered in grease or other material, nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes showing wear without excessive movement, and a front sub-frame noted as corroded but not seriously weakened. The 2025 test cycle mirrored the same theme at the rear, with a nearside rear brake pipe corrosion advisory and an offside rear tyre perishing note recorded alongside both a failure on 16 April and a subsequent pass on 21 April, while the 2023 entry on 6 April stands out as the only completely clean test in the available record. The overall picture is one of escalating component wear rather than a stable roadworthiness trend. Annual mileage on this Voyager is low relative to its age, with 100,440 recorded miles across roughly nineteen years equating to around 5,286 miles per year. Such limited running typically means longer periods of standing between uses, which is consistent with the repeated brake pipe and sub-frame corrosion advisories, as underbody components deteriorate more rapidly when a vehicle is left exposed to moisture without the heat of regular driving to dry them out. The recorded test gaps also tell a usage story: only three tests appear in the DVSA history between April 2023 and April 2026, suggesting the vehicle was either off the road or exempt from testing for a stretch of that period. Low annual mileage reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as clutches and engine internals, but it accelerates the kind of corrosion, rubber deterioration and brake hydraulic issues now appearing in the advisory history. A prospective buyer should give close physical attention to the components the MOT record has repeatedly flagged. On the front brake pipes, a visual inspection underneath should look for any active seepage of fluid, blistering under the existing grease wrap, or flaking that has progressed through the pipe wall, as the advisories indicate the protection has already broken down and replacement may be due. The ABS warning lamp fault from the April 2026 failure warrants a diagnostic scan before purchase, since ABS module failures, wheel speed sensor degradation, or ring gear damage on the front hubs are common root causes on Chrysler vehicles of this era, and the warning lamp should be verified as off with no stored codes before any test drive. Listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, particularly on full lock, as worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides indicate the linkages are nearing the end of their service life and may require replacement soon. Steering wander, uneven tyre wear, or a reluctance to self-centre after a corner would suggest the geometry is being affected. The front sub-frame corrosion advisory deserves particular scrutiny, as a sub-frame carrying structural load can deteriorate from a not-seriously-weakened advisory into a serious failure category within a single test cycle if moisture ingress continues unchecked. A torch and mirror inspection of the sub-frame mounting brackets, suspension pickup points, and any welded seams is advisable, ideally with the undertrays removed for a clear line of sight. The offside rear tyre perishing noted in 2025 should be checked for cracking in the sidewall and tread grooves, as rubber that has been standing for long periods hardens and loses elasticity, and any replacement should be matched in age rather than simply in size. Finally, the headlamp lens defects and battery insecure minor advisories from 2025 are low-cost items but worth confirming have been resolved, and the battery itself should be load-tested given the irregular usage pattern, as a chronically undercharged battery on a low-mileage vehicle often masks deeper electrical drain issues that an MOT inspection will not detect.