| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 180 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 133 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 115 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 88 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 85 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 62 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 58 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 54 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 54 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 50 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 50 |
| Registration plate issues | 46 |
| Rear brake binding | 46 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 42 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 39 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 34 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 34 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 32 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 31 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 31 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 30 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 28 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 26 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 23 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 23 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Windscreen has damage | 21 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 19 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 19 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 14 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 11 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 9 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 8 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 5 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |