Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 303 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 174 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 112 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 94 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 93 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 82 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 79 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 50 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 42 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 40 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 36 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 35 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 35 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 34 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 32 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 32 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 32 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 30 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 29 |
Rear brake application uneven | 28 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 26 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 26 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 23 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 22 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 20 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 20 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 19 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
Front brake application uneven | 18 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 18 |
Rear brake binding | 18 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 15 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Registration plate issues | 14 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 13 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 13 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 13 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 12 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 12 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 12 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 11 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 11 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 11 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Windscreen washer not working | 11 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 10 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Windscreen has damage | 9 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 7 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 6 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 6 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 6 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
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| | 6 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 6 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j| | 5 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 4 |
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 4 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 4 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
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| | 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 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 3 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 3 |