| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 159 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 123 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 111 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 100 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 72 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 58 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 57 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 53 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 44 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 43 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 40 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 39 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 37 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 35 |
| Registration plate issues | 33 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 33 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 28 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 22 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 21 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 19 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 19 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 18 |
| Windscreen has damage | 18 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 16 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 15 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 13 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 11 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 6 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Brake hose damaged | 5 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |