| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 181 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 144 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 130 |
| Rear brake binding | 120 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 94 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 69 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 69 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 61 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 61 |
| Registration plate issues | 57 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 52 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 50 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 48 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 46 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 42 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 39 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 34 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 33 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 33 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 25 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 25 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 23 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 23 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 23 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 22 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 19 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 16 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 14 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 14 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 12 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Front brake application uneven | 11 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 9 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 3 |
| Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 3 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 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 brake excessively fluctuating | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
| Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 3 |