| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 93 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 92 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 78 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 62 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 59 |
| Rear brake binding | 45 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 44 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 38 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 35 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 32 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 27 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 22 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Registration plate issues | 22 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 18 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 11 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 9 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |