| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 287 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 154 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 130 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 117 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 80 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 72 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 63 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 61 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 56 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 53 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 46 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 40 |
| Registration plate issues | 38 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 36 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 35 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 34 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 33 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 28 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 27 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 26 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 24 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 22 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 21 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Windscreen has damage | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 15 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 15 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 12 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 10 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 8 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front 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 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 4 |
| Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| 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)) | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 3 |