Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Ford Roller Team?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Ford Roller Team?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Ford Roller Team?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Ford Roller Team reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2016 Ford Roller Team has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Ford Roller Team?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Roller Team (2016)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Ford Roller Team

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Roller Team. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Ford Roller Team passes its MOT first time in 87.8% of cases, which is a solid 7.8 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable unit. The dangerous defect rate of 11.8% is modest and shouldn't be a major concern for most buyers.

With a median mileage of just under 20,000 miles for an eight-year-old vehicle, these are lightly-used examples, which partly explains the good pass rates. The average of 1.02 failures and 3.5 advisories per test indicates minor wear items crop up regularly, so budget for small fixes—check the service history and get a pre-purchase inspection to identify any developing issues before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2016 Ford Roller Team — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.02

Over 7.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–29k

For context

These stats describe 119 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Ford Roller Team vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,889

typical

13,593

low mileage

28,948

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Ford Roller Team vehicles fall between 13,593 and 28,948 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,593 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,593–28,948 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Ford Roller Teams sit.

⚠ Over 39,079 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Ford Roller Team — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Ford Roller Teams are still being driven.

Strong survival — 97 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.02

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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