| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 30 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 27 |
| Registration plate issues | 21 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 17 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 15 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 14 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 4 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 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 Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Upper Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp|s| not working both |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 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 |
| Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both |8.2.1.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Steering component modification unsafe drop plate bolts loose (2.1.3 (f) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Steering column shaft retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Wheel insecure x 2 |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| in rack |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering siezed on lift |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged |1.1.15 |a|| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect suspension siezed (5.3.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking nut loose |2.1.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |