| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 360 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 312 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 307 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 297 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 277 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 273 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 268 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 204 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 150 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 141 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 130 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 128 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 120 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 118 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 113 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 100 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 96 |
| Registration plate issues | 91 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 88 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 75 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 71 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 65 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 63 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 62 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 60 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 58 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 55 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 51 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 50 |
| Rear brake binding | 50 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 49 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 47 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 46 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 45 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 43 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 41 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 37 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 37 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 36 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 35 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 32 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 31 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 29 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 29 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 28 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Windscreen has damage | 27 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 22 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 22 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 21 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 18 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 16 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 15 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Front brake application uneven | 14 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 13 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 12 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 11 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 11 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 11 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 11 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 10 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 10 |
| Brake hose damaged | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 9 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 7 |