| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 40256 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 33676 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 22286 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 19907 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14344 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14264 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13555 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 12239 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10939 |
| Registration plate issues | 8546 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7763 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7148 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6878 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6642 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5722 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5564 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5519 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4833 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4668 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4504 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4339 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3887 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3746 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3727 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3655 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 3441 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3394 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3318 |
| Rear brake binding | 3254 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3103 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3037 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2981 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2914 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2742 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2719 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2643 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2518 |
| 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| | 2492 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2418 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2417 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2408 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2392 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2341 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2209 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2155 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2110 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1984 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1981 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1932 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1896 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1883 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1758 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1746 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1692 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1681 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1613 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1576 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1569 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1499 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1487 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1450 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1444 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1331 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1330 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1308 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1292 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1281 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1278 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1269 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1228 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1219 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1193 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1152 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1111 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1088 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1086 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1033 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1013 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1006 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 990 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 983 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 969 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 968 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 966 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 949 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 947 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 883 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 881 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 874 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 836 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 803 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 799 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 798 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 795 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 792 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 770 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 765 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 763 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 716 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 714 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 713 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 700 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 700 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 696 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 690 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 686 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 678 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 675 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 675 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 659 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 649 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 648 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 617 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 616 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 614 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 610 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 604 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 603 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 601 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 597 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 594 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 593 |