| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 264 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 148 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 114 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 69 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 69 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 61 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 49 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 44 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 41 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 35 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 34 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Rear brake binding | 28 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 26 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 23 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 23 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 23 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 19 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 19 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 15 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 11 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Windscreen has damage | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Anker point body to trucks |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cab to trucks anker |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |