| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking carb |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer inner & inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front 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 insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |