| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 73 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 56 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 51 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 49 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 41 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 28 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 27 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 25 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 22 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 20 |
| Registration plate issues | 20 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 15 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 14 |
| Windscreen has damage | 14 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 12 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 9 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 6 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded over shocker |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded over shocker |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |