| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 36 |
| Rear brake binding | 23 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 22 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 18 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 15 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 11 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 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 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers |5.3.1c| | 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 |
| 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 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 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 arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe leaking Pipes next to resevoir |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Centre Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple areas |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside 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 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 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 Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 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 Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering rack top oil seal leaking fluid, due to wear or movement on coupling to steering wheel shaft |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Axle sub frame mounts |Both| |2.4.F.2| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint Pipes to the steering rack |2.3.3b| | 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 All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure fuel pressure regulator |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Central Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |