| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 43 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 29 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 25 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 20 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 5 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear 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 rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Centre Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Stop lamp obscured more than 50% |1.2.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |