| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 132 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 109 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 106 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 103 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 89 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 64 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 48 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 28 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
| Rear brake binding | 23 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 23 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 17 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 16 |
| Registration plate issues | 16 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Front brake application uneven | 15 |
| Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 5 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 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 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 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 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |