| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 108 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 90 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 83 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 76 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 75 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 33 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 26 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 25 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 23 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 22 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 19 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Windscreen has damage | 17 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 16 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 16 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Registration plate issues | 14 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 13 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 12 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 10 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Brake hose damaged | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 6 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 6 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 5 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 2 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |