| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 87 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 71 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 62 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 53 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 44 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 44 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 44 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 38 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 34 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 34 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 26 |
| Registration plate issues | 25 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 20 |
| Rear brake binding | 20 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 20 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 18 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 17 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 17 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 15 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 12 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 9 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 7 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3| | 2 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 2 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |