| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 140 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 132 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 108 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 99 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 49 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 45 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 38 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 36 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 35 |
| Registration plate issues | 34 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 27 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 27 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 20 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Rear brake binding | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Brake hose damaged | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |