| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 373 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 362 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 285 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 283 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 224 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 166 |
| Registration plate issues | 161 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 131 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 115 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 113 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 113 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 112 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 112 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 108 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 101 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 101 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 101 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 100 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 96 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 92 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 75 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 71 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 68 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 65 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 63 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 62 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 61 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 58 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 58 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 58 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 57 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 56 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 55 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 52 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 47 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 47 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 46 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 46 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 45 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 43 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 42 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 40 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 38 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 37 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 34 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 33 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 33 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 31 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 31 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 29 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 27 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 25 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 24 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 23 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Windscreen has damage | 23 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 22 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Brake hose damaged | 21 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 21 |
| Rear brake binding | 20 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 20 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 18 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 18 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 16 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 15 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 13 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 13 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 13 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 12 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 12 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 10 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 10 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 9 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 9 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 9 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 7 |