| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 22 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 14 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |3.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose to axle ferrules corroded |1.1.12 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both |1.8| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing ball joint bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, tie bar mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, tie bar mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, arm mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, arm mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 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 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |