| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 10 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 7 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
| Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 4 |
| Battery insecure (1.9.1) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) | 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 |
| 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 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure seat back not locking in upright position (6.2.5 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Drivers seat with a defective structure seat back not locking in upright position (6.2.5 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in engine compartment top shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in engine compartment top shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside boot compartment boot lid hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panell (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panell (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rear exhaust area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) | 1 |
| Offside Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) | 1 |
| 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) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Main beam tell-tale not working (1.7.4c) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified No nylock nut or split plin (2.2.C.1e) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre boxes (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| 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) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 1 |
| Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idle (2.2.B.1g) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |