| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 23 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis legs |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both suspension arm mounts |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount behind front arch |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount behind front arch |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area
|5.2.6| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring hanger |5.3.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure broken off |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |