2015 Rolls Royce Ghost — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 466 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Rolls Royce Ghost, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (84.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 8.3% in the 60-90k group versus 2.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 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 | 8 |
| 2 | Washers | 4 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 2 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 2 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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 | 10.9% | 51 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 12 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.5% | 7 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 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 | 295 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 134 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 36 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 93 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 91 | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 87 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 96 | 4.2% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Ghost
Before buying a 2015 Rolls Royce Ghost, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% 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.
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 2015 Rolls Royce Ghosts pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 466 2015 Rolls Royce Ghost MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Rolls Royce Ghost?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2015 Ghost get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 466 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.