| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 36729 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 32591 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 21539 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16122 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15283 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 15096 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13727 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12510 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9376 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6695 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6604 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6257 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5199 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5145 |
| Registration plate issues | 5077 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4019 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3958 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3900 |
| Rear brake binding | 3864 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3518 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3432 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3375 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3195 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3096 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2867 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2723 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2400 |
| 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| | 2399 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2295 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2254 |
| 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| | 2202 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2197 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2098 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 2084 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1999 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1961 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1887 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1879 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1869 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1804 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1796 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1793 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1780 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1765 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1731 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1683 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1614 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1573 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1566 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1487 |
| 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| | 1460 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1420 |
| 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| | 1378 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1360 |
| 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| | 1338 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1326 |
| 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| | 1312 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1268 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1206 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1056 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1032 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1025 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1011 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 992 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 992 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 969 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 955 |
| Windscreen has damage | 940 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 914 |
| 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| | 902 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 888 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 858 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 857 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 845 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 830 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 827 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 825 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 821 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 819 |
| 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| | 808 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 805 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 804 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 801 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 795 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 790 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 781 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 773 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 759 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 728 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 699 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 692 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 688 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 676 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 645 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 640 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 637 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 631 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 625 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 625 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 615 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 614 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 611 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 609 |
| Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 607 |
| Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 590 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 584 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 584 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 575 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 572 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 563 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 556 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 543 |