| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working side marker (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet |6.4.1| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking steering rack |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Emissions not tested exhaust leak |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |1.1.21 |e| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 30kg |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 68kg |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking fluid leak from suspension pipe or shock |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement a frame bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement a frame bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light inop |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in the middle |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch area |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle x2 |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor under seat anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside sill |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broken |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broke x2 |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |