| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 5 |
| Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected |2.1.3 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (9.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Entrance/exit door door open warning device inoperative (9.1.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake valve leaking under arch when pedal pressed (1.1.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear back seats (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Towbar attachment likely to become detached all fixing bolts not long enough (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed |6.2.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar rubber d mounts |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has a hole ( chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested brake leak (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Front Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel pipe union leaking T piece in front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second seat, unable to retract to test |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear most seat, unable to retract to test |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative Door control does not release doors (9.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind brake union in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind brake union in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected cords showing on air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded/delaminating (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded / delaminating (1.1.14 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside All direction indicators not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |1.6 |a|| | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g|| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing clipper missing, 2nd row window seat |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing clipper missing, 3rd row window seat |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage loose most rear inner bolts loose (7.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose most rear inner bolts loose (7.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Entrance/exit door ???door open` warning device inoperative |6.2.C.3| | 1 |
| Rear Entrance/exit door ???door open` warning device inoperative |6.2.C.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure Front pipe joint not secure. (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury clips (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury clips (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury panel missing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play possible rack required (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed emergency exit (9.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Entrance/exit door door open warning device inoperative (9.1.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Entrance/exit door door open warning device inoperative side door (9.1.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |