| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 131 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 69 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 59 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 56 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 51 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 41 |
| Rear brake binding | 38 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 36 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Registration plate issues | 29 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 29 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 16 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 12 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 6 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 3 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) | 2 |
| Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b|| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 2 |