| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 151 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 109 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 98 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 70 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 58 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 57 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 46 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 28 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 26 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 21 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 20 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 19 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 6 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |