2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,438 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 70.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 31.6% in the 150k+ group versus 21.9% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.1% | 466 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 391 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.9% | 314 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 108 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.1% | 100 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.9% | 96 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 253 |
| 2 | Anti-lock braking system | 166 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 138 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 127 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 125 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 107 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 34.9% | 850 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.2% | 785 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.9% | 779 |
| 4 | Other defects | 23.9% | 583 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 23.2% | 566 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.6% | 356 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 82 | 21.9% |
| 60-90k | 308 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 931 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 699 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 411 | 31.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 738 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 621 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 472 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 359 | 32.0% |
| 2025 | 248 | 29.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Grand Voyager
Before buying a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 19.1% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (19.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
70.4% of the 2,438 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 19.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.0%).
Does the 2007 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.9% in the 30-60k band to 31.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,438 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.