| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 50 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 30 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 25 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 11 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer centre sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 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 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Front Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over axle and tail pipe |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| relay pivot excessively worn |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking burst during test |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox and tailpipe |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated |3.3.D.3b| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e| | 1 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 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 Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
| Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |