MOT reliability
Ford Roadster
28 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Ford Roadster vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Ford Roadster has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,619 miles.
28
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
526
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Roadster problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Roadster MOT tests:
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Other160%
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Steering13%
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Seatbelts & equipment13%
Ford Roadster pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Ford Roadster MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Roadster MOT tests:
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (4 times)
- weld repairs appear ok at time of test (2 times)
- mudguards not fitted (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- This vehicle has been rebodied in the style of a 1932 Ford model B roadster (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (1 times)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Steering rack has slight free play to nearside and offside of end joints. (1 times)
Ford Roadster pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 766 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,292 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 4,721 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 5,046 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 13,582 |
| 1987 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 44,959 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 12,020 |
| 1977 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 66,207 |
| 1972 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 15,098 |
| 1957 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 42,049 |
| 1955 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 16,629 |
| 1937 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1935 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
| 1933 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 572 |
| 1932 | 8 | 24 | 96% | 8,554 |
Ford Roadster reliability FAQ
Across 28 Ford Roadster vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Roadster MOT issues are:
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h); weld repairs appear ok at time of test; mudguards not fitted.
The typical Ford Roadster in our data has covered around
13,619 miles.
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