| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 76 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 66 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 43 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 42 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 40 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 30 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 26 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 25 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 22 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 18 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 13 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 13 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 13 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 12 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 12 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 11 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 10 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 9 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 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 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 8 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 8 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 8 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 6 |
| Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 2 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill shut (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside as well |6.2.3 |a|| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |