| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 584 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 413 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 391 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 376 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 376 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 292 |
| Registration plate issues | 275 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 244 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 238 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 151 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 146 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 124 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 121 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 113 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 105 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 102 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 92 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 88 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 85 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 82 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 81 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 79 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 75 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 70 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 67 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 66 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 57 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 54 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 50 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 50 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 48 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 47 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 46 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 45 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 40 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 39 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 37 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 36 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 36 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 36 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 35 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 34 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 28 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 25 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 23 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 23 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 23 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 22 |
| Windscreen has damage | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 21 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 21 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 20 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 20 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 20 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 20 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 18 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Rear brake binding | 17 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 16 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 16 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 16 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 16 |
| Brake hose damaged | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 16 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 16 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 14 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 13 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 12 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 12 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 11 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 10 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 10 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 10 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 9 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 9 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 9 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 9 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 8 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 8 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 8 |