| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 234 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 199 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 194 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 175 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 161 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 160 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 144 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 120 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 108 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 97 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 93 |
| Registration plate issues | 84 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 67 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 65 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 65 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 63 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 58 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 54 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 52 |
| Rear brake binding | 52 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 52 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 50 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 49 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 47 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 44 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 43 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 42 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 41 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 38 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 35 |
| Windscreen has damage | 34 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 34 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 33 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 32 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 31 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 27 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 27 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 26 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 22 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 22 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 20 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 19 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 19 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 18 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 16 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 16 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 15 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 14 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 14 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 13 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 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 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 13 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 12 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 11 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 10 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 10 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 9 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 8 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 8 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 8 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 7 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 5 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 5 |