| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 68 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 25 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 23 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 18 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 15 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 8 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.3.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All flash at the same time like the hazards |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split in half |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs plug block om wheel hub |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitter (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitter (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected exessive play |2.1.3 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
| An item not tested (Manual) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not adjusting (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2| | 1 |
| Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. |3.4.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour both sides |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested lambda reading too high |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See the attached report |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers torn |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side light cluster |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking copper washers at steering rack |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |