| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 22 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 14 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / crossmember |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Front Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
| Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking possible wheel cylinder |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement due to fluid leak |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 1 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear |3.3.A.1h| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported under bonet |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking in drum |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking in drum |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working all |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
| Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |