| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 10 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 2 |
| Nearside 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 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 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel lh (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt of the wrong type not long enough to function as a belt rh (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater does not face the side |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` flag |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed |1.9.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed |1.9.2c| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering box fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| light intensity significantly reduced |4.3.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 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 |
| Front Drag link 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 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |1.1.17 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Towbar attachment insecure tow ball (6.1.6 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping |2.1.1 |e| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front 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 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system or caliper ? |1.1.12 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected fog light lens damaged/cracked showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support bracket corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working bike rack |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing bike rack |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drivers seat insecure mounting bolt to rail loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Passengers seat insecure chair pivot nuts are loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail aux drive belt very deteriorated and 1/2 is missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm B/J (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern at all (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Water damage |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both lens broken |4.2.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both lenses (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed |1.1.17 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.3 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |