| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 19 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 12 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
| Rear brake binding | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Service brake grabbing severely both |1.2.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Inner Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |