| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 159 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 107 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 97 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 90 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 90 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 83 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 67 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 67 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 63 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 60 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 46 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 35 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 35 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 31 |
| Registration plate issues | 30 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 27 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 22 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 21 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 19 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 16 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 16 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Windscreen has damage | 11 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 9 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 9 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 8 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |