2015 Ford Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
408 MOT tests on the 2015 Ford Roller Team are in this dataset, and 87.5% of them passed. That is 3.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 16.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.7% of all tests — 10.5 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, position lamp and pins and bushes — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 15 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.3% versus 9.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 15.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 56 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 11 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.2% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 15 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 10 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.2% | 62 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 57 |
| 3 | Tyres | 11.5% | 47 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 26 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.2% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 165 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 37 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 92 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 85 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | 72 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 74 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Roller Team
On a 2015 Roller Team, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (3.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (2.7% 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.
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 2015 Ford Roller Teams pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 408 2015 Ford Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Ford Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (3.2%).
Does the 2015 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.1% in the 0-30k band to 24.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 408 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.