| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 19 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 17 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| 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|| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunions |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure shock arm nut loose |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunions |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Rear bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer/Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder |3.6.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported engine bay |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 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 Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced X2 |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working all |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorx2 |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty ns dip and main |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose pin not located in backplate |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 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 |
| 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|| | 1 |
| Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |