| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 124 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 98 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 77 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 64 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 61 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 49 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 45 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 39 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 28 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 28 |
| Rear brake binding | 27 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 19 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 14 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 14 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 13 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 10 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 9 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 9 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 6 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Brake hose damaged | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 4 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 4 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 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 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front 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 Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d|| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |