| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 9518 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7377 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 6923 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 6377 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3015 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1833 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1530 |
| Registration plate issues | 1360 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1355 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1342 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1254 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1180 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1116 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1111 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1105 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1091 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 993 |
| Windscreen has damage | 983 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 938 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 901 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 887 |
| Rear brake binding | 836 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 797 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 695 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 672 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 669 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 620 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 615 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 534 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 527 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 506 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 497 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 470 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 467 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 457 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 454 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 430 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 422 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 416 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 415 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 389 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 386 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 385 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 376 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 364 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 358 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 355 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 340 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 325 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 323 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 321 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 320 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 307 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 300 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 297 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 252 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 249 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 241 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 240 |
| Front brake application uneven | 236 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 235 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 234 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 226 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 226 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 226 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 224 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 219 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 217 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 212 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 209 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 201 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 193 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 193 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 188 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 187 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 185 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 185 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 184 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 183 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 181 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 179 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 179 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 178 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 177 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 175 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 173 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 168 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 165 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 162 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 158 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 157 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 152 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 147 |
| Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 146 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 146 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 145 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 144 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 143 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 142 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 141 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 141 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 136 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 135 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 132 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 130 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 129 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 127 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 122 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 122 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 120 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 119 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 119 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 117 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 116 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 116 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 115 |
| 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| | 113 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 113 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 113 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 112 |
| 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| | 111 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 110 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 109 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 109 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 108 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 108 |
| Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1| | 106 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 105 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 104 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 103 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 101 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 101 |