2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.8L Petrol · GF05 FWS

The Chrysler Grand Voyager has maintained a clean MOT history across the most recent three tests, all passing without defects. The December 2024 test at 150,677 miles confirms no outstanding issues, reinforcing a stable roadworthiness trend over the past three annual cycles. While this suggests consistent compliance with MOT standards, the absence of advisories or defects does not preclude underlying wear—particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers—which may not always trigger MOT failures until they reach critical thresholds. The recorded mileage of 150,677 miles over 21 years equates to approximately 7,175 miles annually, a rate that aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps in testing, with each MOT occurring precisely one year apart, and no abrupt spikes or drops in mileage between tests. This regularity implies the vehicle has not been subjected to prolonged neglect or excessive short-term usage, though it does not account for maintenance outside MOT requirements. Given the lack of recorded defects, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear axle bushes and coil springs, which are prone to fatigue at this mileage. Binding brake calipers or uneven wear on brake discs, while not yet MOT-failures, could indicate past neglect or impending failure. Structural integrity should also be scrutinised, as 21 years exposes underbody and wheel arches to corrosion risks. Tyre condition, despite passing MOTs, warrants verification—failing twice on tread in prior tests (if any) would have been noted, but wear patterns may have since developed. Exhaust emissions, if equipped with a catalytic converter, should be checked for efficiency, as these systems degrade over time without triggering MOT failures until they exceed legal limits.