| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 66 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 63 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 59 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 57 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 50 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 47 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 47 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 46 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 42 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 40 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 33 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 28 |
| Registration plate issues | 28 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 23 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 21 |
| Rear brake binding | 20 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 19 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 17 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 16 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Windscreen has damage | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear 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 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 8 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 8 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 4 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |