| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under front arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering door step |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement upper and lower |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement upper and lower |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Centre Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.1.2 |e| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |