| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 82 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 66 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 66 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 50 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 50 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 49 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 43 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 41 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 40 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 39 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 35 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 35 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 34 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 34 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 30 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 29 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 29 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 28 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 28 |
| Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 26 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 26 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 25 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 25 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 24 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 23 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 22 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 22 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 22 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 21 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 21 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 20 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 19 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 19 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 19 |
| Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 18 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 18 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 17 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 17 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 16 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 15 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 15 |
| Registration plate issues | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 14 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 14 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 13 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 13 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 10 |
| Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 10 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 8 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 8 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 6 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 5 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 5 |
| Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a)) | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |