| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 127 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 124 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 113 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 111 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 107 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 103 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 96 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 92 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 91 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 89 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 88 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 82 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 70 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 50 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 48 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 42 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 42 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 35 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 35 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 30 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 26 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
| Registration plate issues | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Rear brake binding | 21 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 20 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 15 |
| Windscreen has damage | 15 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 11 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 10 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 8 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 4 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |