| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2600 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1209 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1099 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1078 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 768 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 626 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 375 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 363 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 359 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 356 |
| Registration plate issues | 349 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 345 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 331 |
| Rear brake binding | 308 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 290 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 287 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 280 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 275 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 268 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 261 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 239 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 225 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 206 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 206 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 190 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 189 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 185 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 174 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 168 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 158 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 151 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 147 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 143 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 140 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 137 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 137 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 135 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 133 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 132 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 131 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 127 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 127 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 121 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 119 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 119 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 118 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 118 |
| Windscreen has damage | 117 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 114 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 111 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 106 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 101 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 100 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 99 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 98 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 98 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 98 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 95 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 91 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 87 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 86 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 81 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 79 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 78 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 75 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 75 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 75 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 73 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 73 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 73 |
| 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| | 67 |
| Front brake application uneven | 66 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 64 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 63 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 63 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 61 |
| 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| | 61 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 61 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 60 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 60 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 60 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 59 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 59 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 59 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 59 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 58 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 58 |
| 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| | 56 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 56 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 56 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 55 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 55 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 55 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 55 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 55 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 54 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 54 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 53 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 51 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 51 |
| 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| | 51 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 49 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 49 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 48 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 47 |
| 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| | 46 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 45 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 45 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 45 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 45 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 45 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 44 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 44 |
| 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| | 44 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 42 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 41 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 41 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 41 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 40 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 38 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 38 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 38 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 37 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 37 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 37 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 37 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 36 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 36 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 36 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 36 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 35 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 34 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 34 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 34 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 33 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 33 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 33 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 32 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 32 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 31 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 31 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 31 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 31 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 31 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 31 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 30 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 30 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 30 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 30 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 30 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 29 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 29 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 29 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 29 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 29 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 28 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 28 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 28 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 28 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 26 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 26 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
| 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| | 26 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 26 |