2016 Ford Roller Team 2.2L Diesel · MX16 AGY

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 24 February 2025 recorded 25 766 miles and returned a pass with no defects, yet the test is now well beyond the standard two‑year validity for a ten‑year‑old car. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern: after a series of lighting and tyre failures in 2023, the 2025 test cleared those issues, while the earlier suspension wear noted in 2022 has not reappeared. Overall the car’s roadworthiness is currently compromised by the expired MOT, but the underlying mechanical condition appears to have stabilised. Mileage accumulation has been modest, averaging roughly 2 577 miles per year across the ten‑year span. Between July 2021 (19 395 miles) and August 2023 (25 239 miles) the car added about 5 844 miles in roughly 1.5 years, a higher rate than the subsequent 540 miles gained between August 2023 and February 2025. The low overall mileage suggests light use, though the gap between the 2023 failure and the 2025 pass indicates a period of minimal mileage that may have allowed some issues to remain undetected. No MOT was recorded for 2024, leaving a twelve‑month gap in the official inspection record. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the rear lighting circuit, checking the position and stop lamps for proper operation and wiring integrity, as these components failed repeatedly in 2023. Tyre condition and fitment merit immediate attention: the 2023 record flagged a size mismatch (235/65 versus the correct 215/75) and slight sidewall cracking, both of which affect handling and safety. The suspension bushes observed worn in 2022 should be examined for excessive play, and the fluid leak noted in 2023—though described as non‑excessive diesel from the filter—requires verification that no other hydraulic systems are compromised. Finally, given the vehicle’s age, a thorough check for corrosion on chassis components, brake disc thickness, and the exhaust system is advisable to confirm structural integrity and rule out hidden deterioration.