2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · RF05 UJR

The 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT, passing cleanly on 28 October 2021 at 139,045 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean result is significant, particularly given the suspension wear flagged in the preceding tests. A single advisory for worn suspension arm pins or bushes appeared at the November 2020 test at 138,213 miles, noted as not yet resulting in excessive movement. Crucially, the April 2019 failure at 131,335 miles recorded the same component as excessively worn, suggesting the offside front suspension arm bush was replaced or repaired between that failure and the November 2020 advisory. The subsequent clean pass in October 2021 indicates the repair held and the component settled into a stable condition. No recurring defects have reappeared since, and there are no recorded issues with brakes, steering, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across the entire history. The mileage pattern tells a story of near-total stagnation in recent years. Between the March 2018 test at 122,177 miles and the April 2019 failure at 131,335 miles, the vehicle covered 9,158 miles in roughly thirteen months, a rate broadly consistent with its lifetime average of approximately 6,621 miles per year. Yet from April 2019 to October 2021, a gap of over two and a half years, the odometer advanced just 7,710 miles, averaging around 3,000 miles annually. The recorded mileage has remained at 139,045 since the October 2021 pass, meaning the vehicle has either been standing unused for nearly five years or its current odometer reading is no longer being updated. That prolonged inactivity raises its own concerns, regardless of the clean 2021 result. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the condition of the offside front suspension arm bushes and ball joints, given the documented history of wear on that component. Dry or perished rubber, play in the bush, or uneven tyre wear on the offside front would suggest the repair has aged poorly during the long period of disuse. Brake discs and pads should be checked for surface corrosion, as a vehicle standing for extended periods commonly develops pitting and binding on calipers. Tyre sidewall condition and date codes deserve scrutiny too; rubber deteriorates with age regardless of tread depth, and tyres fitted before 2021 may be well past their safe service life. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, as long-term standing can allow moisture to accumulate in cavities. Finally, fluid levels, coolant condition, and the operation of the gearbox through all gears should be verified, as prolonged inactivity can lead to seal drying, coolant stagnation, and clutch or selector mechanism stiffness on a 21-year-old automatic MPV.