| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 221 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 124 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 122 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 69 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 59 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 57 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 55 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 48 |
| Registration plate issues | 47 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 42 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 39 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 37 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 35 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 33 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 32 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 29 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 28 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 27 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 26 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 22 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 21 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
| Windscreen has damage | 20 |
| Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 20 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 20 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 20 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 19 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 18 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 16 |
| Brake hose damaged | 16 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 15 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 14 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 10 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |