Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 116 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 49 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 46 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 43 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 38 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 36 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 33 |
Registration plate issues | 26 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 25 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 21 |
Rear brake binding | 20 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 20 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 18 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 14 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
Windscreen washer not working | 13 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 9 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 7 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 4 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 4 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Brake hose damaged | 3 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 2 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |