Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 125 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 65 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 58 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 42 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 40 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 28 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 27 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 23 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Rear brake binding | 20 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 16 |
Registration plate issues | 15 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 12 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 12 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 11 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Front 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 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated |3.3.D.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 2 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |