| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 170 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 138 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 125 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 98 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 88 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 82 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 77 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 55 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 45 |
| Rear brake binding | 30 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 13 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 10 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 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 |
| Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |