| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 140 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 139 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 100 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 69 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 41 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 36 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 36 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 36 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 33 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 31 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 31 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 29 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 28 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 27 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 27 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 15 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
| Rear brake binding | 12 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 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 Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| 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| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 3 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 3 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Power steering pump insecure |2.3.6| | 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 |
| Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer 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 |