| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 151 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 135 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 128 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 104 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 59 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 56 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 52 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 37 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 36 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 33 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 30 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
| Registration plate issues | 22 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 19 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 18 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 15 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Rear brake binding | 12 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
| Windscreen has damage | 9 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 6 |
| Nearside 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
| Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 5 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 5 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.6.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |6.7.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |