| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 313 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 295 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 181 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 170 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 156 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 128 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 126 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 111 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 106 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 88 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 86 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 67 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 66 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 61 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 59 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 50 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 48 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 42 |
| Registration plate issues | 33 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 32 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 29 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 27 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 27 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 19 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 19 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 18 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 17 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 17 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Front brake application uneven | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 13 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 12 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Brake hose damaged | 9 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 8 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 7 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 7 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 7 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 7 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 4 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |