| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s ,front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch by tie bar mounting |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative when engine switch off (4.4.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure loose and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury and offside seal panel under floor in two places (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal panel (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch and strut mounting |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch and strut mounting. |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken |4.4.1 |b| |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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch marked yellow |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab step |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab step |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure connects to rack |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch faulty |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working both with ignition off |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 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 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Rear Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cill |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced head light lens broken |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |