| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 130kg |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking , insufficient fluid pressure |1.2.1 |g|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corner (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corner (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring mount |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no visible pattern,possible worn out reflector in back of lamp |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking fuel injector pump leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 of 2 Burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anchor mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |