| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 4907 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3489 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 3443 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3421 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3249 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3073 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2983 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2517 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2255 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2195 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2049 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1667 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1394 |
| Registration plate issues | 1347 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1298 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1176 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1094 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1065 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1025 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 982 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 966 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 959 |
| Rear brake binding | 944 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 923 |
| Windscreen has damage | 904 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 883 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 871 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 866 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 827 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 816 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 802 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 770 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 748 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 744 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 743 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 659 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 641 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 637 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 589 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 584 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 567 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 560 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 555 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 555 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 545 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 544 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 523 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 520 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 515 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 512 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 509 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 491 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 488 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 484 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 480 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 473 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 471 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 463 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 445 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 440 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 432 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 424 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 418 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 417 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 417 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 404 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 385 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 379 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 354 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 352 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 347 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 337 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 335 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 335 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 328 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 326 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 326 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 322 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 322 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 317 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 316 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 312 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 311 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 305 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 300 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 299 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 294 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 293 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 289 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 287 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 285 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 280 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 272 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 271 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 269 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 262 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 261 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 259 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 252 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 249 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 245 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 242 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 239 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 238 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 237 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 233 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 232 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 227 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 227 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 226 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 221 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 219 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 217 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 215 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 212 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 210 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 208 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 208 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 206 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 206 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 201 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 200 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 198 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 192 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 191 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 189 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 186 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 186 |
| Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 181 |
| Front brake application uneven | 178 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 178 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 172 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 170 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 169 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 167 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 161 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 160 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 160 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 159 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 158 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 156 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 156 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 155 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 154 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 153 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 150 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 149 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 148 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 146 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 145 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 143 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 141 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 139 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 138 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 138 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 138 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 137 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 137 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 136 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 134 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 133 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 132 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 129 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 129 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 128 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 128 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 128 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 128 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 126 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 126 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 124 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 123 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 121 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 120 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 119 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 119 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 117 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 116 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 116 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 114 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 113 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 113 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 112 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 111 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 111 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 111 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 110 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 110 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 106 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 106 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 105 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 105 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 105 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 103 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 102 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 102 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 102 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 101 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 101 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 100 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 99 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 99 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 97 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 96 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 96 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 94 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 92 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 91 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 91 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 91 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 90 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 90 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 90 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 89 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 88 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 88 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 88 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 88 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 87 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 86 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 86 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 85 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 85 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 85 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 84 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 84 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 84 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 84 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 83 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 83 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 83 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 83 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 83 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 83 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 82 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 82 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 80 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 80 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 80 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 80 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 79 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 79 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 78 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 78 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 77 |
| Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 77 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 76 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 76 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 76 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 75 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 75 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 74 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 73 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 73 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 73 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 73 |