| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 178 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 116 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 104 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 83 |
| Rear brake binding | 65 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 42 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 37 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 36 |
| Registration plate issues | 34 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 28 |
| Windscreen has damage | 28 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 28 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 28 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 25 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 14 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 12 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 11 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 11 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 11 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 10 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 10 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 6 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear 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 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 3 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.8.A.5b| | 2 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| 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 linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |