Chrysler Jeep Voyager MOT Failures
An analysis of 598 real DVSA MOT tests on the Chrysler Jeep Voyager — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Chrysler Jeep Voyager fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Chrysler Jeep Voyager is coil springs broken — this model is 142 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it an extreme outlier for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 598 MOT tests, 9.33% of all Chrysler Jeep Voyager tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include parking brake inoperative on one side (6.2x the fleet average), parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (5.8x the fleet average), and headlight fault (5.5x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Chrysler Jeep Voyager's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Suspension, Brakes, Lights & Electrics. If you're inspecting a Chrysler Jeep Voyager before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Chrysler Jeep Voyager's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
The standout failure at this mileage is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement at 5.8x the fleet average.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Chrysler Jeep Voyager specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are coil springs broken (142x the average) and parking brake inoperative on one side (6.2x). headlight fault (5.5x) and headlight fault also appear frequently.
The shift from parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement at lower mileages to coil springs broken at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Chrysler Jeep Voyager
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Chrysler Jeep Voyager:
Suspension — check for coil springs broken. Brakes — check for parking brake inoperative on one side, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Chrysler Jeep Voyager MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Chrysler Jeep Voyager?
Based on 598 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is coil springs broken — at 142x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include parking brake inoperative on one side and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Is the Chrysler Jeep Voyager reliable based on MOT data?
The Chrysler Jeep Voyager has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is coil springs broken. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Chrysler Jeep Voyager most commonly fails on coil springs broken and parking brake inoperative on one side. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Chrysler Jeep Voyager's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.