| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 45 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 37 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 25 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 19 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.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 cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |