Ford Roller Team MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,800 real DVSA MOT tests on the Ford Roller Team — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Ford Roller Team fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Ford Roller Team is rear registration plate lamp or light source mi... — this model is 16 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,800 MOT tests, 2.95% of all Ford Roller Team tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/... (56x the fleet average), lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (38x the fleet average), and obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (31x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Ford Roller Team'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.
What to check before buying a Ford Roller Team
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Ford Roller Team:
Lights & Electrics — check for rear registration plate lamp or light source mi..., stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/..., lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m..., obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or....
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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Ford Roller Team MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Roller Team?
Based on 2,800 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is rear registration plate lamp or light source mi... — at 16x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/... and lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m....
Is the Ford Roller Team reliable based on MOT data?
The Ford Roller Team has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is rear registration plate lamp or light source mi.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include rear registration plate lamp or light source mi..., stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/..., lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m....
How do I check a Ford Roller Team'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.