| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 55 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 52 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 45 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 27 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 15 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke |7.4.B.3a| | 10 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 6 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 2 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 |8.2.2.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values changed air filter (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red damaged unit |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes worn |5.3.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced panel (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Seat belt missing seat belt klasps missing (centre rear seat) (7.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill front off arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Central Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Outer Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Drivers view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 1 |
| Central Front Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g|| | 1 |
| Front Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose Bump stop insecure |2.4.F.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Passengers seat insecure bolts slack (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Lower Prop shaft bearing excessively worn |6.1.7 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked with white chalk |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Corner (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Passenger`s seat insecure mounting bolts to frame loose |6.2.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Reversing lamp inoperative |4.6.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |1.1.17 |a|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor |3.4.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both side |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road large crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values investigate (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |