2021 Ford Roller Team — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 565 MOT tests, the 2021 Ford Roller Team recorded a 95.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2021 Roller Team comes out 4.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, outline marker lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 46 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 45 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 13 |
| 3 | Tyres | 0.7% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 46 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 10 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3 |
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 | 6.2% | 35 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.5% | 31 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 30 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 434 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 127 | 6.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 260 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 300 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Roller Team
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% 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.
- Tyres (0.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2021 Ford Roller Teams pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 565 2021 Ford Roller Team MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Ford Roller Team?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2021 Roller Team get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 6.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 565 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.