| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 64 |
| Registration plate issues | 33 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 28 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 21 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 20 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 19 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 14 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` cameras |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.068 |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT TO EXHAUST JOINT IS BLOWING |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired hitting hand brake cable. |3.6.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at engine area. |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Position lamp not working both front |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver`s seat |4.1.5 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced inner and outer |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working high level |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush pulled out of the suspension arm |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits Average reading between both exhausts is 0.36, left exhaust failed, right passed but average calculated overall failed |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke from left exhaust |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Left exhaust |8.2.1.2 |g|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle Left exhaust |8.2.1.2 |f|| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Steering wheel locking device missing |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened |3.3.A.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see attached fail sheet |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative all |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working all |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (rear part of central chassis area) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Due to stated brake defect (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 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 Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar requires changing as is excessively worn resulting in excessive movement in end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf outer antiroll bar bush has excessive movement which also requires antiroll bar to require changing (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front 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)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| 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)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |