Chrysler Voyager (2003)
2003 Chrysler Voyager
CarHunch analysed 1,694 real MOT records for the 2003 Chrysler Voyager. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Chrysler Voyager is a notably unreliable buy, with a first-time pass rate of 70%—a full 10 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—and a serious red flag: 39% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, nearly double the typical rate. Both petrol and diesel variants underperform, though petrol models fare marginally better at 71.7% versus 69.4% for diesel.
At an average mileage of 88,500 for a 21-year-old vehicle, these Voyagers have been reasonably well-used but not excessively. The real concern is the workload: owners face an average of 4.8 failures and 22.4 advisories per test, suggesting ongoing wear and expense rather than sudden catastrophic breakdown. If you're considering one, budget for regular repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and structural integrity—areas where dangerous defects cluster in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2003 Chrysler Voyager
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (74%) | 1,248 | 69.4% | 4.98 |
| Petrol (26%) | 437 | 71.7% | 4.39 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 77.4% | 3.29 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 69.1% | 3.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Chrysler Voyager vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Chrysler Voyager vehicles fall between 73,787 and 106,551 miles.
2003 Chrysler Voyager — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 78 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Chrysler Voyager
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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138.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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99.6%
Oil leak
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93.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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82.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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81.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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44.6%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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