| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 91 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 56 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 47 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 42 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 38 |
| Rear brake binding | 37 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 17 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 6 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated 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 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 2 |
| Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |