| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 36 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 35 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 26 |
| Registration plate issues | 25 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 24 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 18 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 15 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 10 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 8 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above the back box |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
| 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 |
| Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 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 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Driver`s airbag missing |5.4.1| | 1 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Battery insecure (1.9.1) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wiring under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe, offside mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Coil spring mounting insecure both springs leave mounting cup when jacked up then do not return correctly on settling (5.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |