| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 218 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 125 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 72 |
| Rear brake binding | 54 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 49 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 46 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 44 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 43 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 40 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 35 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 34 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 24 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
| Registration plate issues | 23 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 22 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 21 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 15 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 14 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 13 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 12 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 12 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 7 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 6 |
| Brake hose damaged | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |