| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 110 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 74 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 69 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 62 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 59 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 42 |
| Registration plate issues | 35 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 30 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 28 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 26 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
| Rear brake binding | 19 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Front brake application uneven | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 5 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 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 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |