| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 274 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 149 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 115 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 95 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 82 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 79 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 74 |
| Rear brake binding | 68 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 47 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 46 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 38 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 25 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 23 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 23 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 23 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 23 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 20 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
| Registration plate issues | 17 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 16 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 13 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 8 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 8 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Brake hose damaged | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 7 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 7 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 6 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 6 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 5 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2| | 4 |
| Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated |3.3.D.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 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 Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |