Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 (2010-2020) reliability
Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 built around 2011: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 models built around 2011 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Key figure
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Based on 732 tests of Ghost models registered 2010-2020.
Mk1 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.
How the Ghost Mk1 compares
At each age below, see how the Ghost Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 105 tests across 1 Rolls-Royce models, built around 2011 (14 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Leaks
Worth checkingInspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other saloons to compare
Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Ghost Mk1.
- 1
Lexus IS
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 18.5%
No clear edge over the Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,081 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
- 2
Saab 9-3
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 25.9%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 8.1%
- Dangerous
- 6.6%
No clear edge over the Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 on these figures.
4,197 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
- 3
Volvo S40
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 30.2%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 8%
- Dangerous
- 10.1%
No clear edge over the Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 on these figures.
2,025 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
- 4
Audi A4
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 25%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 7.6%
- Dangerous
- 6.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 85%
No clear edge over the Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
17,013 MOT tests on cars built around 2011
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
How many are still registered
Not enough registration data to show this for the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
Recall context
11 recalls in all3 of the 11 Ghost Mk1 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 3 recalls
Top concerns
- Affected vehicles manufactured with instrument single layer tempered glass may in certain conditions break.
- The auxilliary water pump's electronic circuit board can lead to short circuit
- Front airbags and belt tensioners may not be triggered in a collison
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How Ghost Mk1 cars have aged
How Ghost Mk1 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
Most common issues on Rolls-Royce Ghost models of this age
This list covers every Rolls-Royce Ghost built around 2011, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 15.7%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 22.9%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
- 32.9%Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive
- 41.9%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 50.9%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Based on 105 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Rolls-Royce Ghost Mk1 (2010-2020) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 105 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.