| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 641 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 539 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 489 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 477 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 368 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 303 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 251 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 227 |
| Rear brake binding | 213 |
| Registration plate issues | 205 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 151 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 148 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 144 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 139 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 128 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 121 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 105 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 102 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 102 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 102 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 99 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 96 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 96 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 92 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 91 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 90 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 90 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 89 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 87 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 87 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 84 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 84 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 81 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 79 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 78 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 77 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 73 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 72 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 69 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 66 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 66 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 64 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 64 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 62 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 61 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 58 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 55 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 54 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 53 |
| Windscreen has damage | 53 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 51 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 50 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 50 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 49 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 49 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 49 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 49 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 48 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 46 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 46 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 45 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 44 |
| Front brake application uneven | 44 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 43 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 42 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 41 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 40 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 38 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 38 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 38 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 37 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 37 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 37 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 36 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 35 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 35 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 34 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 32 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 32 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 32 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 32 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 31 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 31 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 31 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 30 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 29 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 28 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 28 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 28 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 27 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 27 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 26 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 26 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 25 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 25 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 25 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 25 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 23 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 23 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 22 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 21 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 21 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 21 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 21 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 19 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 18 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 18 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 18 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 17 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 17 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 17 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 16 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 15 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 15 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 15 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 14 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 14 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 14 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 14 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 13 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 13 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 13 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 13 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 12 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 12 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 12 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 12 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 12 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 12 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 12 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 11 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 11 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 11 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 11 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 11 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 11 |