| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 262 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 145 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 128 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 105 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 69 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 51 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 27 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 23 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 23 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 22 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 21 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 19 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Registration plate issues | 18 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 17 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 16 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 13 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
| Windscreen has damage | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Brake hose damaged | 6 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 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 Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 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 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 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 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |