| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 18 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 8 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing |2.4.B.6c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped |British American headlamp| |1.8.C.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
| rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |