| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 171 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 165 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 153 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 137 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 68 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 61 |
| Rear brake binding | 55 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 54 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 41 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 37 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 37 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 33 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 27 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 23 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 22 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 19 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 18 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 18 |
| Registration plate issues | 17 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 17 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 11 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 11 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 11 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 10 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 8 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| 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| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 6 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 6 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 6 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| 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| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 3 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |