| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 115 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 86 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 75 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 70 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 44 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 43 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 42 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 38 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 37 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 34 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 32 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 30 |
| Registration plate issues | 30 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 20 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 19 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 19 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer 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 coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 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 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |