| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 206 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 153 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 136 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 121 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 68 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 57 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 55 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 51 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 36 |
| Registration plate issues | 30 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 28 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 28 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 20 |
| Windscreen has damage | 20 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 19 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 15 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 14 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 9 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 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 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 4 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 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 brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 3 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.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 Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |