| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 273 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 239 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 208 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 189 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 147 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 114 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 94 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 83 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 69 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 68 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 63 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 62 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 57 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 54 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 53 |
| Registration plate issues | 53 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 52 |
| Rear brake binding | 50 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 49 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 49 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 45 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 44 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 44 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 40 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 39 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 35 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 34 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 33 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 28 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 25 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 25 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 25 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 23 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 22 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 20 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 19 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 18 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 18 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 15 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 13 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 11 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 10 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Brake hose damaged | 9 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 7 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 6 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |