| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 217 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 160 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 127 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 117 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 69 |
| Registration plate issues | 65 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 44 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 39 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 36 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 27 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 27 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 25 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 23 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 23 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 22 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 16 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 15 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 13 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 12 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Front brake application uneven | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| 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| | 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 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a|| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |