| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 184 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 83 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 76 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 40 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 37 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 37 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 36 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 36 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 33 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 31 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 28 |
| Registration plate issues | 25 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 21 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
| Rear brake binding | 16 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 16 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 16 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
| Windscreen has damage | 14 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 10 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 6 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 6 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| 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 Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Centre Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 2 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |