| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 135 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 133 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 126 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 112 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 40 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 40 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 28 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Registration plate issues | 21 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 16 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 15 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Windscreen has damage | 9 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |