| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 24 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 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 Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure 1st row |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure 2nd row |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 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 Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system |6.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested fluid leak |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and complete doorstep |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and complete doorstep |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Central Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted alignment |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced no position lights working (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake rod insecure Park brake actuator rod, lock nut insecure. (1.1.15 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leak from banjo bolt to wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |