| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 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 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer 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 Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear spring hanger badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section panels |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation |1.1.15 |d|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer 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 Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front end inner and outer body sill sections |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis member |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke/ emissions blocking the machine (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam - Earth issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |