Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 31 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 23 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 13 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 6 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached |6.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail
|6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of seat mounting |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play above rack
|2.1.5| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking rack |2.3.3b| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by jacking point |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch under bonnet upper shock mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cross member fixing point weakened /holed |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure uj on to rack |2.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff pinion seal leaking spraying oil all over both exhaust tail pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings part chassis member |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner leg |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner leg |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/ footwell |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center floor pan |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center floor pan |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded and holed |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch by top mount |6.1.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch by top mount |6.1.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Fuel pipe leaking from the fuel filter to front of vehicle |7.2.3| | 1 |