| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 60 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 52 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 43 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 22 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 19 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Brake hose damaged | 6 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 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 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |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 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner 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 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative all n/s |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 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 |
| Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sile (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |