| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 508 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 390 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 379 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 280 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 211 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 166 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 152 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 144 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 128 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 99 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 95 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 89 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 88 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 86 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 81 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 73 |
| Registration plate issues | 69 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 66 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 62 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 62 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 60 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 57 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 56 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 50 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 44 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 44 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 43 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 42 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 42 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 41 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 40 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 38 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 37 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 36 |
| Windscreen has damage | 35 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 34 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 33 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 32 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 32 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 31 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 31 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 30 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 28 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 27 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 27 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 25 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 25 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 25 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 24 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 24 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 23 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Front brake application uneven | 20 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 18 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 16 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 16 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 16 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 14 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 14 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 9 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 8 |
| Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 8 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 8 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 7 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 7 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 6 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 6 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 6 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |