| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 22 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 20 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 18 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 16 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Windscreen has damage | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area on seam of old repair holed / split |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |