| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 190 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 60 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 35 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 34 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 32 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 32 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 16 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 16 |
| Registration plate issues | 15 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 12 |
| Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 12 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 9 |
| Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 9 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) | 8 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 8 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 6 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 5 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 5 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 5 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) | 4 |
| Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) | 4 |
| 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) | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 4 |
| Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) | 4 |
| 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) | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 3 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 3 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b) | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1) | 2 |
| Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1) | 2 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e) | 2 |
| Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Outer 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 Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Service brake excessively binding and nearside front (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) | 2 |
| 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)) | 2 |
| 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)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) | 2 |
| front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) | 2 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) | 2 |
| rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Emissions not tested (7.0) | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 2 |