| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3054 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2356 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1571 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1559 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1506 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1430 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1250 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1144 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1045 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 899 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 871 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 852 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 810 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 794 |
| Registration plate issues | 787 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 768 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 739 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 722 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 601 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 600 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 592 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 576 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 567 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 549 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 542 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 521 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 509 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 492 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 491 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 488 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 465 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 464 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 455 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 452 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 430 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 402 |
| Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 396 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 372 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 371 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 346 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 343 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 334 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 329 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 322 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 304 |
| Rear brake binding | 303 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 303 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 301 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 298 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 291 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 290 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 288 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 267 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 267 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 265 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 260 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 257 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 252 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 252 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 250 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 248 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 246 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 243 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 233 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 232 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 228 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 223 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 220 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 217 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 211 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 204 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 204 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 198 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 198 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 193 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 193 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 193 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 184 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 183 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 182 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 182 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 182 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 181 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 179 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 178 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 178 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 175 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 173 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 170 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 170 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 169 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 167 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 166 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 163 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 159 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 158 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 154 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 150 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 149 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 145 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 145 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 145 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 143 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 143 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 141 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 140 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 139 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 138 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 137 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 132 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 132 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 128 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 127 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 126 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 123 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 123 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 121 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 120 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 119 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 118 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 117 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 110 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 109 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 108 |
| Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 108 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 107 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 107 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 107 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 106 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 105 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 102 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 102 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 101 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 99 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 98 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 97 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 96 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 96 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 95 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 95 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 94 |
| Front brake application uneven | 94 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 94 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 92 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 92 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 91 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 91 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 90 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 90 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 89 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 88 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 87 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 85 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 84 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 84 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 84 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 83 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 82 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 82 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 82 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 80 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 79 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 78 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 78 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 78 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 78 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 77 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 77 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 77 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 77 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 76 |
| Windscreen has damage | 76 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 75 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 74 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 73 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 73 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 73 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 72 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 72 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 72 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 72 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 71 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 70 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 70 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 70 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 69 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 69 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 68 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 68 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 67 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3| | 67 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 66 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 66 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 66 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 66 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 65 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 65 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 64 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 64 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 63 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 62 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 62 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 61 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 61 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 60 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 60 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 60 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 60 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 60 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 59 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 58 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 58 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 58 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 58 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 57 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 56 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 56 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 55 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 55 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 55 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 55 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 55 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 55 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 55 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 54 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 54 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 54 |
| Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 54 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 54 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 53 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 53 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 53 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 53 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 53 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 53 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 52 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 52 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 51 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 51 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 51 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 50 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 50 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 50 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 50 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 50 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 50 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 49 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 49 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 49 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 49 |