| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 153 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 140 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 135 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 119 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 115 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 107 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 81 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 79 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 70 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 64 |
| Registration plate issues | 56 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 53 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 50 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 48 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 42 |
| Rear brake binding | 40 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 38 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 37 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 35 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 33 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 33 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 33 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 32 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 24 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 24 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 23 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 22 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Windscreen has damage | 22 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 18 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 17 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 8 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 5 |
| Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 3 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |