| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 87 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 69 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 51 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 37 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 36 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 34 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 28 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 25 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 22 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 11 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |