Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 82 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 56 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 52 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 27 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 21 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Rear brake binding | 16 |
Registration plate issues | 16 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 15 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 13 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 11 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 11 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Brake hose damaged | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Power steering pump insecure |2.3.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Rear Brake cable insecure | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb? |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill, marked with yellow chalk |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill, marked with yellow chalk |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |