| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 101 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 78 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 70 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 53 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 31 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 27 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 24 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Registration plate issues | 20 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 18 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion |3.6.A.2b| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |