| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 20 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
| Front Electrical wiring insecure in cab under dash |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Front Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure genrally |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Steering wheel locking device insecure centre nut |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Steering wheel locking device insecure outer bolts for adapter hub |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking filler neck joiner |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/rear valance |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roof chanel/a piller |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear 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 wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f|| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |3.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet and fouling steering column |4.11 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested due to exhaust and timing belt condition |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet |6.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak |8.2.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |