| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1088 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 825 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 645 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 615 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 449 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 434 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 346 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 256 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 242 |
| Registration plate issues | 233 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 224 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 203 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 202 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 194 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 191 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 181 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 180 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 169 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 164 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 163 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 160 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 157 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 152 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 147 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 144 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 136 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 132 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 127 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 113 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 109 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 105 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 99 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 97 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 93 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 93 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 91 |
| Windscreen has damage | 90 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 89 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 85 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 85 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 85 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 84 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 83 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 82 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 81 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 81 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 78 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 78 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 77 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 75 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 74 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 71 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 70 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 70 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 69 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 69 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 68 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 67 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 67 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 63 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 62 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 61 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 61 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 60 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 59 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 59 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 56 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 55 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 53 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 53 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 53 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 53 |
| Rear brake binding | 52 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 51 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 51 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 51 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 50 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 50 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 48 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 48 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 48 |
| Front brake application uneven | 47 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 47 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 47 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 45 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 45 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 45 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 44 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 43 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 43 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 43 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 43 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 42 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 42 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 42 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 41 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 41 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 40 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 40 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 40 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 40 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 39 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 39 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 39 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 39 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 38 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 38 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 37 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 37 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 37 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 37 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 37 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 36 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 35 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 35 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 34 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 33 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 33 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 33 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 32 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 31 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 30 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 30 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 30 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 29 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 29 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 28 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 28 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 27 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 27 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 26 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 25 |
| Power steering pump insecure |2.3.6| | 25 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 25 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 25 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 24 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 23 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 23 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 23 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 23 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 22 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 22 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 21 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 21 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 21 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 19 |
| Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 19 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 19 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 18 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 17 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 17 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 17 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 17 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 16 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 16 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 16 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 16 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 15 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 14 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 14 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 14 |