| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 19 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 17 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Steering box deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing 2 |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing 2 |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing 2 |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint swivel |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel fouls suspension pipe |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
| Vehicle Identification Number not legible |6.3.5.a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced offside rear chassis to clear diff |6.1.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |