| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 90 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 82 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 69 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 59 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 57 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 40 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 36 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 24 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 20 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 16 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Registration plate issues | 15 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 14 |
| Front brake application uneven | 14 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 11 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 8 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 5 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 4 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 3 |
| Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Horn control insecure |1.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 2 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |6.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush |2.6.4| | 2 |