| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 109 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 91 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 72 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 63 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 56 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 50 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 43 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 24 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 9 |
| Brake hose damaged | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |