| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 296 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 251 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 180 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 144 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 130 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 102 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 99 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 88 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 84 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 79 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 73 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 57 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 52 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 50 |
| Rear brake binding | 49 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 48 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 48 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 48 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 47 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 46 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 46 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 46 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 45 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 43 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 40 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 38 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 38 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 37 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 35 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 34 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 34 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 32 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 27 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 25 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 25 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 25 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 24 |
| Registration plate issues | 23 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 18 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 17 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 17 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 17 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 16 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 16 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 15 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 14 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 14 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 13 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 13 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Front brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 12 |
| Windscreen has damage | 12 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 11 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 10 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 10 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 10 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 10 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 9 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 9 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 6 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 5 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 5 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |