2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3L Petrol · RF05 UJV

The vehicle's current MOT standing is currently failing, with the most recent test recorded on 2025-06-28 at 151,574 miles. This test failed on both the front and rear sub-frame, and the rear parking brake lever, indicating a serious structural or mechanical issue that has not been resolved since the previous inspection. While the 2024-04-27 test passed, the gap between the last successful inspection (2024) and the current failure (2025) suggests a lack of consistent maintenance, potentially driven by a lack of regular servicing or a significant period of inactivity. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 7,218 miles annually over its 21-year lifespan, which aligns with the typical rate for this age group. However, the rapid accumulation of miles between the 2025 and 2024 inspections indicates that the owner may have maintained the car at a speed or on a route that resulted in high mileage accumulation, or that the ownership history includes periods of extended inactivity. This pattern suggests that while the vehicle has not been driven excessively recently, the mechanical wear and tear from accumulated mileage alone may not be sufficient to justify the current MOT failure, raising questions about the adequacy of the current maintenance regime. Consequently, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear that has not been addressed in the MOT record. The most critical finding is the failing rear sub-frame and parking brake, which likely requires immediate professional diagnosis and repair. Given the 2024-2025 gap, the buyer should verify whether the car has been serviced in the last six months and confirm the condition of the exhaust system, which showed a minor leak in the 2024-04-27 test. If the engine oil or brakes are in good condition, the primary concerns remain with the suspension components, the steering rack, and the exhaust, which have been flagged as having minor wear or issues in the 2023-03-30 and 2023-03-22 tests. A thorough physical inspection is required to assess whether these identified faults represent a stable trend or a worsening condition that necessitates further work.