| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 22 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 20 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 18 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 17 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 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 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |