| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2228 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2177 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2170 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 2140 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1294 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1074 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 970 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 817 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 778 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 743 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 734 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 680 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 670 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 630 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 628 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 573 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 559 |
| Registration plate issues | 521 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 470 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 457 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 454 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 440 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 376 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 373 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 341 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 339 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 334 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 328 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 312 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 312 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 307 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 302 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 300 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 296 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 287 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 285 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 280 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 265 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 261 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 253 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 252 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 240 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 237 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 236 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 232 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 229 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 228 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 227 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 226 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 224 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 216 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 212 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 207 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 205 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 205 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 202 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 202 |
| Windscreen has damage | 200 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 180 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 180 |
| Rear brake binding | 172 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 171 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 171 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 169 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 169 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 166 |
| Brake hose damaged | 160 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 160 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 159 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 158 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 154 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 150 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 149 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 148 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 148 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 148 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 147 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 147 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 146 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 144 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 144 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 142 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 142 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 138 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 138 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 137 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 135 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 135 |
| Front brake application uneven | 133 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 132 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 132 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 131 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 131 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 124 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 120 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 118 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 115 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 115 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 112 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 111 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 110 |
| Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 107 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 104 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 102 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 102 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 102 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 102 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 100 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 100 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 97 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 96 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 95 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 95 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 94 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 93 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 93 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 90 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 89 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 88 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 88 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 88 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 88 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 87 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 86 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 84 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 80 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 77 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 75 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 75 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 74 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 72 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 72 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 71 |
| Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 69 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 68 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 64 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 64 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 63 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 62 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 62 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 61 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 60 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 60 |
| Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 60 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 59 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 58 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 57 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 57 |
| Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 57 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 57 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 57 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 56 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 55 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 54 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 54 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 54 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 53 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 51 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 49 |
| Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 49 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 49 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 48 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 47 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 46 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 46 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 46 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 45 |