| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 14 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component 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 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Horn not working horn works when steering wheel moved |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.2.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working all indicators |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 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 |
| 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 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking master cylinder seal |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 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 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor/jacking mount |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.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 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 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 Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure seat back |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside 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 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no bolts to retain seat belt (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no bolts to retain seat belt (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch A post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch a post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed near A post (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and split (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play grease also leaking from wheel bearing seal (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |