| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 17448 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 13312 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13218 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11538 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5838 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3354 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3332 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3275 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2887 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2707 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2512 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2336 |
| Registration plate issues | 2292 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2214 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2129 |
| Rear brake binding | 2041 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1940 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1935 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1908 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1878 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1869 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1836 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1754 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1560 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1552 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1380 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1346 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1296 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1230 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1210 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1166 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1130 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1116 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1083 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1074 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 970 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 932 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 907 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 878 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 869 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 851 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 845 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 833 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 726 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 713 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 703 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 688 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 676 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 662 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 653 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 646 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 637 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 620 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 601 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 594 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 593 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 593 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 545 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 538 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 532 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 511 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 508 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 507 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 507 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 505 |
| Front brake application uneven | 504 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 503 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 499 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 498 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 482 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 474 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 469 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 468 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 445 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 442 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 436 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 432 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 430 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 429 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 425 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 413 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 398 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 388 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 380 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 378 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 376 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 368 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 366 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 366 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 362 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 359 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 358 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 357 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 351 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 349 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 342 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 331 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 327 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 324 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 320 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 316 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 316 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 305 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 304 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 298 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 297 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 294 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 291 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 285 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 282 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 280 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 278 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 277 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 274 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 273 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 268 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 264 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 264 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 262 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 259 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 256 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 254 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 251 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 240 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 239 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 239 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 231 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 230 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 229 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 224 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 220 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 220 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 215 |
| Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 213 |
| 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| | 213 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 213 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 212 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 212 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 210 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 209 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 208 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 208 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 200 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 197 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 186 |