| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 184 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 161 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 148 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 103 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 99 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 98 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 69 |
| Registration plate issues | 69 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 49 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 48 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 45 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 44 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 43 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 38 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 35 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 35 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 32 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 31 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 29 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 27 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 25 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 25 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 22 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 21 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 19 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
| Rear brake binding | 18 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 13 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 11 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Windscreen has damage | 9 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 8 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 5 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 5 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 3 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
| Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |