| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 165 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 139 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 80 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 63 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 59 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 58 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 55 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 25 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 24 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 24 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Rear brake binding | 17 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 15 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 11 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Windscreen has damage | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 5 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system |2.3.8| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL BADLY CORRODED |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |