| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 21 |
| Registration plate issues | 17 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at flange bolts loose and 1 missing |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty main beam not staying on when activated |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front 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 Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bracket broken |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure nut |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) | 1 |
| Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drivers door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 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 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure not fitted on one pivot (5.2.1a) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) | 1 |
| Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) | 1 |
| Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged low pressure (2.1.5 (g) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking slave pressure switch in front of servo unit (3.6.A.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) | 1 |
| Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt to long (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt to long and loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn free movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Fuel system component leaking around carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Fuel system component leaking around carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| 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) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) | 1 |
| Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 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 |
| Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Engine mounting missing 2x rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
| Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) | 1 |
| Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |