Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 50 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 41 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 29 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 12 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 9 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 9 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 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 Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering CHASSIS HAIR LINE CRACKS (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering CHASSIS,HAIR LINE CRACKS (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.5.4 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner 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 Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc coupling boot split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized |1.1.17 |a|| | 1 |
Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/f o/s/f |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4| | 1 |
Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Centre Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected BRAKE RUBBER HOSE (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to out rigger |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill area |6.2.2 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap insecure |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Towbar component insecure bolts loose |6.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2/PARTS |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wheel arch, near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Park brake |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch.
front and back |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front 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 |
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Rear brake binding | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d) | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) | 1 |
Horn control missing (1.6.1) | 1 |
Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rubbing off hand brake cable |4.11 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch full |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch full |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point at sub frame |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to sub frame |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step |1.1.21 |e| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole at subframe mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole at rear of wheel tub. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole under cab step. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole directly ahead of suspension strut. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |