| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 36 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 36 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in engine bay under washer bottle |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
| Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside X3 and Offside X3 (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine at engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting bushes excessive movement - marked engine bay (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked red several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Leaking brake pipe. |1.2.1 |g|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body mount |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body mount |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center inner body mount |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working offside and nearside |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point |6.2.2 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point |6.2.2 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar security compromised |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering tow bar security compromised |6.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected |4.11 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected |4.11 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch under water bottle |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (7.0) | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 1 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle has leaked onto inner disc (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body, both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner body, both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit [1.00] (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hose to pipe mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hose to pipe mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Solid (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure Swivel doesn`t lock |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure Swivel doesn`t lock |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure Swivel base can not be secured |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tank strap |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
| Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Steering lock fails to engage |2.1.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |