| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 130 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 101 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 84 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 47 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 40 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 37 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 37 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 22 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 22 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 18 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 18 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 12 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 10 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 10 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 9 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 9 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 8 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b|| | 2 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |