| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 24 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 22 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 17 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 15 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis 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 which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 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 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Front Lower Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30cm of a seat bet mounting |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |x2| |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Additional braking device insecure |3.6.I.1| | 1 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |