| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 189 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 187 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 129 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 109 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 103 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 75 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 69 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 52 |
| Rear brake binding | 34 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 34 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 27 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 26 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 25 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 24 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 24 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Windscreen has damage | 23 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 22 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 22 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 21 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 16 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 15 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 15 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
| Registration plate issues | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 14 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 13 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 10 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 10 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 6 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 4 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 4 |
| Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 4 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 3 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 2 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel |3.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |