| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 138 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 90 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 80 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 59 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 48 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 46 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 32 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 28 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 25 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
| Rear brake binding | 24 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Front brake application uneven | 17 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 11 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 9 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| 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| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| 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| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 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 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |