| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 17 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 15 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/body |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking to tank |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative All |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working And offside |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and step |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear at front Spring hanger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 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 Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear spring eye |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring eye |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti rollbar |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2| | 1 |
| engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings this vehicle has extensive corrosion to underside |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |