| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 429 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 307 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 298 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 186 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 186 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 167 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 149 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 94 |
| Registration plate issues | 93 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 88 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 84 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 83 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 63 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 51 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 49 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 47 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 44 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 43 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 42 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 39 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 39 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 35 |
| Rear brake binding | 34 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 34 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 34 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 31 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 30 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 26 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 25 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 23 |
| Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 23 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 23 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 21 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 21 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 20 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 19 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 19 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Windscreen has damage | 19 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 18 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 13 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Front brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 10 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 10 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 10 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 8 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 8 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 7 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Brake hose damaged | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |