| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 161 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 137 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 119 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 97 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 82 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 70 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 61 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 45 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 44 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 44 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 39 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 37 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 36 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 28 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 27 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 26 |
| Registration plate issues | 26 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 25 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 18 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 13 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 12 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 11 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 9 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Brake hose damaged | 8 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 6 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 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 Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 2 |