Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 94 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 49 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 47 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 45 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 26 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
Rear brake binding | 22 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 22 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 17 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 16 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 12 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 12 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 9 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Windscreen has damage | 9 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
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| | 8 |
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside 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| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 7 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 6 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 6 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 5 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 4 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system |2.3.8| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Position lamp not working both sides |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 2 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |