| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 106 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 96 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 95 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 78 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 59 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 47 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 47 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 43 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 29 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 28 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 26 |
| Registration plate issues | 24 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 24 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Rear brake binding | 19 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 17 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 15 |
| Windscreen has damage | 15 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 14 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 14 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 12 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 11 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 10 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 6 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 6 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 5 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 3 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
| Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 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 wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |