| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 246 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 221 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 160 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 150 |
| Rear brake binding | 105 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 64 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 60 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 58 |
| Registration plate issues | 58 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 53 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 44 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 40 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 38 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 36 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 35 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 33 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 32 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 27 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 26 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 22 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 19 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 19 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 16 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Windscreen has damage | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 15 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 8 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 7 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Brake hose damaged | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |