| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1991 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 958 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 890 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 821 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 764 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 461 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 458 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 424 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 380 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 301 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 288 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 278 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 277 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 261 |
| Registration plate issues | 258 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 252 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 251 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 246 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 246 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 236 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 230 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 216 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 214 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 210 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 204 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 193 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 188 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 186 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 181 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 178 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 176 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 174 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 170 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 168 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 168 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 158 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 156 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 154 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 149 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 146 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 143 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 142 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 140 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 139 |
| Rear brake binding | 134 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 131 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 129 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 124 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 123 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 122 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 121 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 120 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 119 |
| Windscreen has damage | 115 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 115 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 112 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 107 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 106 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 105 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 104 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 103 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 102 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 100 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 90 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 87 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 87 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 83 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 81 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 77 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 76 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 75 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 74 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 73 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 73 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 71 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 70 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 69 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 67 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 67 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 67 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 63 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 63 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 61 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 61 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 60 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 59 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 57 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 57 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 56 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 56 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 56 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 55 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 55 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 54 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 54 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 53 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 53 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 53 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 52 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 52 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 52 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 51 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 51 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 50 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 50 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 50 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 50 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 50 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 50 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 50 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 48 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 47 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 47 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 46 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 45 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 44 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 43 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 43 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 42 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 42 |
| Front brake application uneven | 42 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 41 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 41 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 40 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 40 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 40 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 39 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 39 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 39 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 38 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 38 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 37 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 37 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 37 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 36 |
| Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 36 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 36 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 36 |
| 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| | 35 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 35 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 35 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 35 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 35 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 34 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 34 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 34 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 33 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 32 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 31 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 30 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 30 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 29 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 29 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 29 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 29 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 28 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 27 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 26 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 26 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 26 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 25 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 25 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 25 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 24 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 24 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 24 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 24 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 24 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 24 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 24 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 23 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 22 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 22 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 22 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 22 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 22 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 22 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 22 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 21 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 21 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 21 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 21 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 21 |