| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 55 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 39 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 36 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 34 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 32 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 27 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 24 |
| Registration plate issues | 19 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 17 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 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 Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged Filler Neck And Breather |7.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 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 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 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 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |