2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · GL05 EPX

The 2023‑08‑15 MOT at 121,604 miles records a pass, yet the documented defects indicate a deteriorating condition rather than improved roadworthiness. Corroded suspension mounting areas on both front and rear sills, worn suspension arm pins and bushes, play in the steering rack inner joints, and thin front brake pads constitute recurring mechanical and structural faults that have persisted across multiple tests. Mileage has risen from 109,501 miles in August 2020 to 121,604 miles in August 2023, an increase of 12,103 miles over three years, or roughly 4,000 miles per year, contrasting with the low average of 5,791 miles per year calculated from the vehicle’s 21‑year age. The interval between the 2020‑08‑08 pass and the 2021‑08‑03 failure spans 11 months and 5,294 miles, suggesting a period of intensified use, while earlier years show relatively stable mileage increments of under 2,000 miles annually. A buyer should focus on the structural rust affecting the sill‑mounted suspension components and leaf spring shackle brackets, which have been flagged in every test since 2020. Inspection of the front and rear suspension arm pins, bushes, and the steering rack inner joint for excessive play is essential, as is verification of brake pad thickness, disc condition, and the functionality of the ABS and ESC systems that previously triggered failures. Additionally, the parking brake efficiency, tyre tread wear patterns, and brake pipe corrosion merit close examination. Given the recurring nature of these faults, a thorough in‑person assessment of the corroded sills, suspension mounting points, and steering linkage, together with a test of brake performance and parking brake operation, will determine whether the vehicle can be safely returned to service or requires immediate remedial work.