Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 66 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 55 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 45 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 44 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 41 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 30 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 25 |
Registration plate issues | 11 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Rear brake binding | 9 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Steering lock fails to engage |2.1.4b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a|| | 2 |
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust fumes entering cabin |6.1.2 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking Brake |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working offside and nearside |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Brake pipe leaking front to rear |burst during brake test| |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear 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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable snaped |3.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired doorsill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorsill near spring mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on caliper joint |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Power steering component leaking rack boot area |2.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer body cills |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body cill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pump/compressor drive system defective |3.6.F.1| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |