| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7059 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3333 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 3305 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3272 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3033 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 2853 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1644 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1612 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1603 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1435 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1251 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1163 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1068 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1014 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1009 |
| Registration plate issues | 969 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 903 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 870 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 866 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 856 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 796 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 718 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 675 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 623 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 565 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 536 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 511 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 469 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 466 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 430 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 429 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 416 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 410 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 403 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 396 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 383 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 376 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 375 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 365 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 356 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 352 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 350 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 342 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 342 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 341 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 331 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 299 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 292 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 292 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 282 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 277 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 275 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 259 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 255 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 254 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 252 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 248 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 235 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 234 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 228 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 222 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 217 |
| Windscreen has damage | 215 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 205 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 200 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 200 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 199 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 197 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 195 |
| Front brake application uneven | 191 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 188 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 188 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 182 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 179 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 179 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 178 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 173 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 170 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 160 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 160 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 159 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 157 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 157 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 155 |
| Rear brake binding | 152 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 151 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 147 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 143 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 141 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 138 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 136 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 135 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 133 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 131 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 128 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 128 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 123 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 120 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 117 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 116 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 115 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 115 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 115 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 112 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 110 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 108 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 108 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 108 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 106 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 104 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 102 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 101 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 101 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 100 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 100 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 98 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 97 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 96 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 96 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 95 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 94 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 94 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 93 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 92 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 91 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 89 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 88 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 88 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 87 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 86 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 85 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 84 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 82 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 80 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 80 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 80 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 80 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 77 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 76 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 76 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 75 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 75 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 74 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 74 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 73 |