| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3454 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1630 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1316 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1149 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1026 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 818 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 782 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 628 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 599 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 595 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 575 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 495 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 449 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 398 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 357 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 347 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 332 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 316 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 310 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 297 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 290 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 289 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 288 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 283 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 278 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 269 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 259 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 256 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 252 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 249 |
| Registration plate issues | 235 |
| Rear brake binding | 226 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 214 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 210 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 188 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 168 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 164 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 156 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 150 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 142 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 137 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 129 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 127 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 126 |
| Windscreen has damage | 123 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 116 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 106 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 99 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 98 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 97 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 96 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 96 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 93 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 93 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 92 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 85 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 85 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 82 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 78 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 77 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 76 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 76 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 75 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 74 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 74 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 71 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 69 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 69 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 69 |
| Front brake application uneven | 67 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 66 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 65 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 61 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 61 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 61 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 61 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 60 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 60 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 60 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 58 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 56 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 55 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 53 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 53 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 51 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 51 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 50 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 49 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 49 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 48 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 46 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 44 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 43 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 41 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 41 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 41 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 41 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 40 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 40 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 39 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 39 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 38 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 38 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 38 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 38 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 37 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 36 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 36 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 34 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 34 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 33 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 32 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 32 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 31 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 31 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 31 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 31 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 30 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 29 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 28 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 28 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 27 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 27 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 27 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 27 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 25 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 25 |