| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 32 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
| Rear brake binding | 22 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 21 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d)) | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Front Service brake excessively binding both |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged |1.1.11 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure hitting brake pipe |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Towbar component insecure Bolt loose |6.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Drum area |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to bulk head as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes entering cabin |6.1.2 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |6.1.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step |6.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken |4.2.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in bottom ball-joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play play in bearing |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion REAR BUMPER |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure excess movement steering wheel |2.1.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear spring hanger/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 1 |
| Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure n/s/r leaf spring |front spring fixing bolt insecure | |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 1 |