| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 95 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 83 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 70 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 53 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 49 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 41 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 35 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 32 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 28 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Front brake application uneven | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 4 |
| Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Horn control insecure |1.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |