| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 27 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 17 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 16 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 15 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| An item not tested (Manual) | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) | 2 |
| Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 1 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) | 1 |
| Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 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 Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 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 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn out |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d|| | 1 |
| Battery insecure (1.9.1) | 1 |
| Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead under servo/mater (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking injector leak back pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside of doorstep (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working also on the trailer plug (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking leaking from rear of engine (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 1 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e) | 1 |
| Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill |near spring hanger| |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking Filter unit (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working All lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) | 1 |
| Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) | 1 |
| Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e) | 1 |
| Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking Engine (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning seized (1.1.17 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) | 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 |
| Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone A (8.3.1b) | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) | 1 |