| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 165 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 162 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 91 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 91 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 67 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 63 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 60 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 53 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 51 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 49 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 44 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 41 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 30 |
| Rear brake binding | 29 |
| Registration plate issues | 29 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 26 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 25 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 22 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 22 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 18 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 12 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 10 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 10 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 8 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 5 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 3 |