Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 118 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 82 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 77 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 76 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 52 |
Registration plate issues | 47 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 47 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 44 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 35 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 33 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 24 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
Rear brake binding | 24 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 20 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 19 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 19 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 14 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Windscreen has damage | 12 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 11 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 11 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
Front brake application uneven | 10 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 8 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Brake hose damaged | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 5 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 5 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 3 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 2 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 2 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |