| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 37 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 21 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cracked affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cracked affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested not tested as rear pads metal on metal (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose ON BACK OF GEARBOX X4 (6.1.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Prop shaft securing bolt loose x4 (6.1.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Cannot road test for DCT (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded and holed within 30cm of shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded and holed within 30cm of shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust silencer insecure Rear mount, tail pipe corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn h/stick bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn h/stick bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear universal joint unservicable (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear drag link ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Central 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 |
| Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Whole rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE EXCESS FREE PLAY |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn U J |6.1.7 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested XS black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |