| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 22 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 17 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 11 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing lap belt |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working on constantly |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Anti roll bar D bush worn nearside front |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded offside |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear 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 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing locking nut loose |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured spot welds fractured between sill and inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 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 |
| Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/out rigger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x2 |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
| Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill inner out rigger corroded & holled (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Passengers seat insecure middle outer (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Bumper likely to become detached bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |