| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 119 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 70 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 43 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 42 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 41 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 40 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 34 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 24 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 19 |
| Registration plate issues | 19 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 16 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 8 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured |2.4.F.1b| | 2 |