| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 180 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 86 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 69 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 51 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 47 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 34 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 32 |
| Registration plate issues | 30 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 19 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 13 |
| Brake hose damaged | 13 |
| Windscreen has damage | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 3 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 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 Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |