| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 687 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 465 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 448 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 231 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 207 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 206 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 203 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 199 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 159 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 155 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 153 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 151 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 145 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 143 |
| Registration plate issues | 140 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 139 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 122 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 122 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 118 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 113 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 107 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 101 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 96 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 92 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 88 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 87 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 85 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 84 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 80 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 75 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 74 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 74 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 72 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 70 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 69 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 66 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 64 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 60 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 58 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 58 |
| Windscreen has damage | 53 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 53 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 52 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 51 |
| Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 44 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 43 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 40 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 39 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 39 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 39 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 38 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 38 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 36 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 36 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 36 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 35 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 34 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 32 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 31 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 30 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 29 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 28 |
| Rear brake binding | 28 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 28 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 26 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 26 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 25 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 24 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 24 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 24 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Front brake application uneven | 23 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 20 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 20 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 18 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 18 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 17 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 17 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 15 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 15 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 15 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 14 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 13 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 12 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure 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 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 12 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 11 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 11 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |