| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 73 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 58 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 38 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 37 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 36 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 33 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 29 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 24 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 20 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 14 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead |1.1.21 |e| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Inner 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 a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 2 |