| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 123 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 90 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 85 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 84 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 63 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 53 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 52 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 49 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 42 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 38 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 36 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 31 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 25 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 24 |
| Registration plate issues | 24 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 23 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 21 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 20 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 19 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 19 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 17 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 15 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 14 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 13 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 2 |
| Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside 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 Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |