| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 113 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 102 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 85 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 76 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 70 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 65 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 61 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 61 |
| Registration plate issues | 56 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 36 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 34 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 28 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 23 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 22 |
| Rear brake binding | 21 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 19 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 19 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 16 |
| Front brake application uneven | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 15 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 6 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| 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 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b| | 2 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |