| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 109 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 80 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 56 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 53 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 35 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 34 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 25 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 25 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 17 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 16 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 11 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 11 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Speed limiter plate missing |6.9.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Speed limiter plate missing |6.5.A.1a| | 8 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 8 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |6.7.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed |6.5.A.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.5.11a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 3 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside All outline marker lamps not working |1.1.B.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working |1.1.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working |1.1.B.1c| | 2 |
| Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.5.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected all four (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 2 |
| Speed limiter not fitted |6.9.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users |6.5.10| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an upper ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users |6.5.10| | 2 |
| Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. |6.1.E.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not in good working order |not working| |1.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users |6.5.10| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure rear seat base |6.2.6 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury nearside rear bumper |6.2.4 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Other passenger door catch insecure nearside looker door dont close |6.2.3 |c| |ii|| | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear/ D / bushes play |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working o/s |1.3.2b| | 2 |