| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 200 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 185 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 109 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 86 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 76 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 70 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 61 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 58 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 39 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 39 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 32 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 26 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 25 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 24 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 23 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 22 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Registration plate issues | 20 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 20 |
| Front brake application uneven | 19 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 18 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 17 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 13 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 12 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 11 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |