2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 555 MOT tests, the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost recorded a 95.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.4% fail rate), the 2010 Ghost comes out 20.3pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.2%) and visibility (1.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, brake pads and wipers — washers alone was recorded 7 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Ghost fails 4.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 3.7% at 90-120k, a spread of only 0.3 points.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.1% in 2021 to 2.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.2% | 12 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.6% | 9 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.7% | 4 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 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 | Washers | 7 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 3 | Wipers | 3 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 2 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 2 |
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 | 7.0% | 39 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 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 | 152 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 227 | 5.7% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 1.9% |
| 90-120k | 54 | 3.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 111 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 118 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 104 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 110 | 2.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Ghost
On a 2010 Ghost, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.2% 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.
- Visibility (1.6% 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 (0.7% 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 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghosts pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 555 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost?
Tyres, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.6%).
Does the 2010 Ghost get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 3.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 555 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.