| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 70 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 68 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 58 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 57 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 56 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 50 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 49 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 35 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 32 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 28 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 27 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 27 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 24 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 23 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Rear brake binding | 19 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 15 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 14 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 9 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.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 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 2 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |