| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 184 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 135 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 107 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 79 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 62 |
| Rear brake binding | 57 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 51 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 46 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 39 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 35 |
| Registration plate issues | 35 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 35 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 31 |
| Windscreen has damage | 28 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 27 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 27 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 25 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 19 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 15 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 |
| 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 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Power steering pump drive system missing |2.3.6| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 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 |
| Offside 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 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 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| 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| | 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 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |