2018 Ford Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,210 MOT tests, the 2018 Ford Roller Team recorded a 93.5% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (11.0% fail rate), the 2018 Roller Team comes out 4.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plate lamp(s) and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 33 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.9% versus 5.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 9.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 95 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 28 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 17 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 26 |
| 3 | Wipers | 21 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 20 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 14 |
| 6 | Rear reflectors | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.4% | 114 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 101 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.7% | 93 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 45 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 24 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.6% | 19 |
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 | 829 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 347 | 7.5% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 240 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 257 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 247 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 229 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 237 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Roller Team
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.3% 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 (1.4% 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 2018 Ford Roller Teams pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 1,210 2018 Ford Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Ford Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2018 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,210 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.