| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 169 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 144 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 128 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 85 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 51 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 48 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 46 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
| Registration plate issues | 34 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 26 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 25 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
| Windscreen has damage | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Front brake application uneven | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 11 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 7 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |