| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 210 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 118 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 95 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 94 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 73 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 63 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 54 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 45 |
| Rear brake binding | 35 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 32 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 31 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 24 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 24 |
| Registration plate issues | 23 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 21 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 14 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 11 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 9 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 9 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 3 |