| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |