2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost — MOT failures & pass rate
413 MOT tests on the 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost are in this dataset, and 93.7% of them passed. That is 13.8 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.1%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and visibility (1.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are washers, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — washers alone was recorded 4 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2013 Ghost fails 7.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.1 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 8.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 15 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.5% | 6 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 3 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 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 | 4 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1 |
| 5 | Engine oil leaks | 1 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 1 |
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 | 8.7% | 36 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 13 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.9% | 8 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
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 | 198 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 157 | 5.7% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 86 | 10.5% |
| 2023 | 83 | 2.4% |
| 2024 | 79 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 84 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Ghost
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (1.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghosts pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 413 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).
Does the 2013 Ghost get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 413 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.