| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 485 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 322 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 301 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 288 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 202 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 125 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 101 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 93 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 89 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 89 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 86 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 80 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 78 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 77 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 75 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 74 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 66 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 63 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 61 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 56 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 54 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 53 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 52 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 51 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 50 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 50 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 45 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 44 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 43 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 43 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 43 |
| Registration plate issues | 42 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 42 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 41 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 40 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 40 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 39 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 38 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 38 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 37 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 37 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 37 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 37 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 36 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 35 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 34 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 34 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 34 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 34 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 33 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 33 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 32 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 31 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 31 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 30 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 30 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 29 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 29 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 28 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 27 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 26 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 26 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 26 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 25 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 25 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 23 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 23 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 23 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 22 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 22 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 22 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 22 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 21 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 20 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 20 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 20 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 20 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 20 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 18 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 17 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 17 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 17 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 16 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 16 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 16 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 16 |
| Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 16 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 15 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 15 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 15 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 15 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 15 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 14 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 14 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 14 |
| Windscreen has damage | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 13 |
| Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 13 |
| Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 13 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 13 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 13 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 13 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 13 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 12 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 12 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 12 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 12 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 12 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 11 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 11 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 11 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 11 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Brake hose damaged | 10 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 10 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 10 |