| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 323 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 279 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 259 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 182 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 116 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 114 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 113 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 88 |
| Registration plate issues | 59 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 49 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 43 |
| Rear brake binding | 40 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 39 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 37 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 37 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 36 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 35 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 31 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 28 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 25 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 24 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 24 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 22 |
| Windscreen has damage | 21 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 21 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 21 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 20 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Front brake application uneven | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 15 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 10 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 10 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 9 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 8 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 6 |
| Brake hose damaged | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 5 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 5 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
| Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |