2023 Ford Roller Team Auto Roller 746 A 2.0L Diesel · WA23 AKN

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2023 Ford Roller Team Auto Roller 746 was conducted on 27 March 2026, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded against it. A clean pass with no advisories indicates that, at the time of examination, the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements, including lighting, braking efficiency, steering and suspension condition, tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. While a single clean test on its own provides only a limited longitudinal view of maintenance trends, the absence of any recorded defects or advisories suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory level at the point of test. For a prospective buyer, the key limitation here is that there is only one MOT entry on record, meaning there is no historical trend to confirm whether the vehicle is improving, stable, or progressively deteriorating. It is therefore advisable to request any prior MOT certificates or service documentation to establish a fuller pattern of mechanical upkeep. The recorded mileage of 20,712 miles over an approximate three-year registration period equates to an annual usage rate of roughly 6,904 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a motorhome of this type and not suggestive of either excessive commercial-style utilisation or extended periods of standing unused. This average annual figure is consistent with leisure-vehicle usage patterns, where owners tend to cover modest seasonal mileage interspersed with longer storage periods during the off-season. The mechanical implications of this usage profile are generally favourable in terms of wear on high-mileage components such as the clutch, drivetrain, and engine internals, but the periods of standing inherent to leisure use introduce their own considerations. Long periods of inactivity allow corrosion to develop on brake discs and callipers, may cause brake callipers to bind or seize, and can lead to degradation of seals and flexible components. Equally, infrequent use places greater calendar-based stress on fluids, batteries, and tyres than the odometer reading alone would suggest. Given the clean MOT record and absence of any specific advisories, there are no recurring defect patterns or known mechanical concerns to investigate against the test history itself. The buyer should therefore concentrate on age-and-usage-appropriate physical inspections. Tyre condition warrants particular attention: although the tread depth may be well within legal parameters given the modest mileage, the tyres themselves are three years old and may exhibit sidewall perishing, cracking, or UV-related degradation, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods outdoors. Any signs of sidewall cracking, bulging, or hardening of the rubber compound should prompt replacement regardless of remaining tread depth, as aged tyres lose grip and resilience well before the legal wear limit is reached. The braking system should be inspected for surface corrosion on the discs, which is common on lightly used vehicles and may manifest as a brake shudder or vibration under firm pedal pressure from higher speeds during an initial test drive; this typically improves after a few applications but persistent shudder suggests warped or excessively corroded discs requiring machining or replacement. Beyond the chassis-level mechanical items, a prospective buyer of a motorhome of this age and usage profile should also verify the condition of the 12V leisure battery, as batteries of this age are approaching the end of their typical service life, particularly if the vehicle has stood for prolonged periods without a mains trickle charger. Fluid servicing should be confirmed against time rather than mileage: engine oil and filter changes, brake fluid replacement (typically every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature), coolant renewal, and any automated manual or conventional gearbox oil should all be checked against documented service intervals. The habitation area, while not part of the MOT, should be examined for damp ingress, particularly around seals, roof joints, and window frames, which is a common issue in leisure vehicles of any age. A thorough road test should be conducted with attention to any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, indicating worn bushes or drop links; any hesitation or unusual noises from the drivetrain; and proper operation of all external lighting, indicators, and reversing systems, which form core elements of the MOT examination. Confirmation of a complete service book with stamps at manufacturer-recommended intervals would provide additional reassurance given the limited MOT history available.