| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 131 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 69 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 46 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 41 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 36 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 34 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 28 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 26 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 11 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.1.5 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |