Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 254 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 227 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 128 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 86 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 85 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 83 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 81 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 81 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 77 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 75 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 59 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 59 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 57 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 50 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
Registration plate issues | 46 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 45 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 44 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 43 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 43 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 42 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 35 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 32 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 29 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 24 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 22 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 22 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 21 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 19 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 19 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 19 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 19 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 18 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 17 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 15 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 14 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 13 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 13 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 12 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 12 |
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
Windscreen has damage | 11 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 11 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 10 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 10 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 9 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 8 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 7 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 7 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 5 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 5 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 4 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 3 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 3 |
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |