| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 96 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 82 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 77 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 55 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 55 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 44 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 38 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 31 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 28 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 27 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 20 |
| Registration plate issues | 19 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 16 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 16 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 14 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 11 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 11 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 9 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 9 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 9 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front 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| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 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 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush adrift |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holes in strut turret |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holes strut turret |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch on strut turret not continuously welded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near hanger |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near hanger |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor bracket at eye |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near anchor |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near anchor |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |