| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 56 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 41 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 37 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 34 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 31 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 23 |
| Rear brake binding | 22 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 22 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 21 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 17 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 15 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 14 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 13 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 10 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 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 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| 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| | 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 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Outer 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 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 Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |