Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 162 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 132 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 123 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 113 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 89 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 62 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 56 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 50 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 47 |
Registration plate issues | 44 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 44 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 42 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 37 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
Rear brake binding | 37 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 34 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 26 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 21 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Rear brake application uneven | 15 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 13 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Front brake application uneven | 12 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 9 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 5 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke |7.4.B.3a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 3 |
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |