| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 174 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 130 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 110 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 85 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 58 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 54 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 44 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 29 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 27 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 22 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 21 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 21 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Registration plate issues | 20 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 14 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 7 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |