| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 6 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 2 |
| Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 2 |
| Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) | 1 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear propshaft rubber joint (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) | 1 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) | 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 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 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 |
| 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) | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |