2019 Ford Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Ford Roller Team passed 95.1% of its 730 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 6.0% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 22 times.
The trend is worsening — 3.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 44 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 17 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 5 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 2 | Wipers | 22 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 10 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 10 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 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 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 51 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.4% | 47 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.4% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.3% | 17 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 7 |
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 | 573 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 147 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 184 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 186 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 173 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 184 | 7.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Roller Team
On a 2019 Roller Team, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (0.7% 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+.
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 2019 Ford Roller Teams pass their MOT?
95.1% of the 730 2019 Ford Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2019 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 730 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.