| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 110 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 108 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 81 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 74 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 63 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 57 |
| Registration plate issues | 32 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 28 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 27 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 27 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 26 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 23 |
| Rear brake binding | 22 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 21 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower 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 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 3 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c| | 2 |
| Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 2 |