| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 426 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 398 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 301 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 248 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 240 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 187 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 176 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 166 |
| Registration plate issues | 165 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 150 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 132 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 103 |
| Rear brake binding | 100 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 88 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 72 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 71 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 70 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 66 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 39 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 33 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 33 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 33 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 30 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 30 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 28 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 27 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 26 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 25 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 25 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 23 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 21 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 21 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 20 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 19 |
| Windscreen has damage | 18 |
| Front brake application uneven | 17 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 16 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 16 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 15 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 15 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 14 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 13 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 13 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 12 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 12 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 11 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 11 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 10 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 9 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 9 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 9 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 9 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 7 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |