| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 492 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 400 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 248 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 157 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 149 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 147 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 140 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 138 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 132 |
| Registration plate issues | 110 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 107 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 106 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 70 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 53 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 51 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 49 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 48 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 46 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 45 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 44 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 43 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 42 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 42 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 34 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 33 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 31 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 31 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 30 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 29 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
| Front brake application uneven | 26 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 23 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 23 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 21 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| 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| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 18 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 16 |
| 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| | 16 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| 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| | 15 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 15 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Windscreen has damage | 15 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 15 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| 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| | 14 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 14 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 10 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| 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| | 9 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| 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| | 9 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 8 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 7 |
| 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| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| 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| | 7 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 7 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 7 |