| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 127 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 104 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 83 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 78 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 67 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 65 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 54 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 51 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 42 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 37 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 29 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Rear brake binding | 19 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 15 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 13 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 10 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 9 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 8 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 5 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 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 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.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 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 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 |
| Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |