| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 107 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 66 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 55 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 53 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 44 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 27 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Registration plate issues | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |