Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 30 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 22 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 22 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 21 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 14 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 12 |
Registration plate issues | 11 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower 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 Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front 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 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking on engine |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp insecure headlamp glass insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road WINDSCREEN CRACKED |3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOWING |8.2.2.2 |e|| | 1 |
Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE REAR |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Inner Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded area at centre between seats around handbrake handle |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Centre Rear Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 1 |
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |