| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 58 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 31 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Rear brake binding | 6 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size |6.6.2| | 1 |
| Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at coupling joint |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end 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 Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |