| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 102 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 98 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 87 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 80 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 66 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 65 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 60 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 53 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 48 |
| Registration plate issues | 47 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 46 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 45 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 44 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 41 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 36 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 35 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 31 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 29 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 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 | 22 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 21 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 21 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 18 |
| Windscreen has damage | 17 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 14 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 11 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 6 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 4 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 3 |