Most common failures | No# failures |
---|
Registration plate lamp issues | 310 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 234 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 219 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 202 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 85 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 64 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 59 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 58 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 54 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 47 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 46 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 45 |
Windscreen has damage | 43 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 41 |
Registration plate issues | 37 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 36 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 35 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 34 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 34 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 32 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 32 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 31 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 30 |
Rear brake application uneven | 30 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 28 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 28 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 26 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 25 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 21 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 21 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
Rear brake binding | 20 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 19 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 19 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 15 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 15 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 14 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 14 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 11 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Front brake application uneven | 11 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 11 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 8 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 7 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 6 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 6 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 5 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |