| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 106 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 88 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 85 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 69 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 56 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 54 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 46 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 43 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 40 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 33 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 33 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 31 |
| Rear brake binding | 31 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 29 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Registration plate issues | 24 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 21 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 20 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 16 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Windscreen has damage | 11 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 9 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Brake hose damaged | 9 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 2 |
| Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d| | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
| Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
| Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |