| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 919 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 564 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 322 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 244 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 218 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 137 |
| Registration plate issues | 113 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 101 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 97 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 95 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 90 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 86 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 83 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 82 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 78 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 75 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 73 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 72 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 67 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 66 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 66 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 62 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 58 |
| Rear brake binding | 58 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 58 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 56 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 56 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 55 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 50 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 50 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 50 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 50 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 49 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 43 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 43 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 42 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 41 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 40 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 39 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 38 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 37 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 33 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 33 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 32 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 29 |
| Windscreen has damage | 28 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 28 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 28 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 26 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 26 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 26 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 26 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 25 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 25 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 24 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 24 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 23 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 23 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 22 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 22 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 22 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 21 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 20 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 20 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 20 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 18 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 17 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 17 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 17 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 17 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 16 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 16 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 16 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 16 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 16 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 16 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 15 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 14 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 14 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 14 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 14 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 14 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Brake hose damaged | 13 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 13 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 12 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 11 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Front brake application uneven | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 10 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 10 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 9 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 9 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 9 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 9 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
| Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 7 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |