| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 132 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 83 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 80 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 80 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 74 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 65 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 63 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 55 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 42 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 42 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 35 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 30 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 27 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Registration plate issues | 26 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 21 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 20 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 19 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 14 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 10 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Brake hose damaged | 9 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 7 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front 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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |