| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 39 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 38 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 32 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 20 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 19 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 17 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 15 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 14 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 11 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 8 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 7 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 6 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 4 |
| Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) | 4 |
| Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake pedle (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit .7 (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim unable to be tested *Due to air suspension failure (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested the pedal goes all way to floor. (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit plate is 0.70 and mean reading is 1.42 (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the drivers seat (4.1.5 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not working Both sides (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc blue (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Pattern not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working os mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Rubbing on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Holed (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Holed (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bush metal housing corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure rubber bearing mount (6.1.7 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ARM BENT (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH DELAMINATED (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe not clipped rubbing on various components, flex hose loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions unable to be completed excessive dense smoke on acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Drivers seat insecure loose bolt at frame offside (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever inoperative no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking dripping vehicle underside under tray obstructing view (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |