| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 51 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 46 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 32 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 26 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 20 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 20 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 16 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 11 |
| Battery insecure (1.9.1) | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 8 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 7 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 6 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 6 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 5 |
| 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) | 5 |
| Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 4 |
| 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) | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 4 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 3 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 3 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 3 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
| Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) | 2 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) | 2 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 2 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |