| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 29 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 28 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 23 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 18 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 18 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing is fitted to n/s/r as left hand drive car (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right instead of to left (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure Front and Rear mounts Broken Away (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BRACKET NOT ATTACHED. (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET NOT ATTACHED. (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure front and rear mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Not tested as no bulbs working. (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting Bracket Broken Away From System (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Lower Exhaust system insecure centre pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSCURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure both hangers broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top
mount (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested nearside rear is also binding (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |