| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 35 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 15 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 9 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 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 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases twin section |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested due to oil level (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer 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)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer 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)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is leaking from y-section of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested Not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under undercover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front outer lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on the dash (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 1 |
| Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y Pipe Broken off on Flange (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle for lapbelt (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |