| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 20 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump area |6.1.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake rod locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Coil spring not correctly located too short |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 1 |
| Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Rear front brake binding n/s and o/s |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken missing |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door post to sill holed |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to front panel |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near strut mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near axle lower arm mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near axle lower arm mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A piller |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |