2017 Ford Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Ford Roller Team passed 94.7% of its 757 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 12.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 6.6% of all tests — 5.4 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), headlamp aim and wipers — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 22 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 50 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 9 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 22 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 8 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 6 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.8% | 74 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 65 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.1% | 46 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.8% | 21 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.0% | 15 |
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 | 526 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 204 | 5.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 149 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 155 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 148 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 148 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Roller Team
On a 2017 Roller Team, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.1% 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.
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 2017 Ford Roller Teams pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 757 2017 Ford Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Ford Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.2%).
Does the 2017 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 5.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 757 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.