| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 131 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 89 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 79 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 73 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 71 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 62 |
| Rear brake binding | 57 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 45 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 43 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 28 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 27 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 27 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 23 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 23 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 19 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 17 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 13 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Registration plate issues | 12 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 12 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 11 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 10 |
| Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 7 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 5 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 5 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 3 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 3 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |