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2009 Rolls Royce Ghost

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests48 (33 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Rolls Royce Ghost37,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SWF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelGhost
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

33 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 94,282 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 91,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 91,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 94,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 87,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 53,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 51,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 47,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,487 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,640 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 36,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2014 33,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,975 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 27,479 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

underside lots of plastic sheilds ;

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 22,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,304 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Ghost?

Based on 8,883 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
2,323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 24
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
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3 SWF is a 2009 Rolls Royce Ghost in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Rolls Royce Ghost models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 37,112 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Ghost fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 SWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Ghost typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Rolls Royce Ghost is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3 SWF is a 2009 Rolls Royce Ghost, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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