| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 237 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 164 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 158 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 119 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 89 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 81 |
| Registration plate issues | 61 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 60 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 57 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 57 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 57 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 53 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 51 |
| Rear brake binding | 50 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 43 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 33 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 30 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 30 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 30 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 29 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 27 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 27 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 23 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 20 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 18 |
| Windscreen has damage | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 16 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 16 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 15 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 15 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 15 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Front brake application uneven | 13 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 10 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 10 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 8 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Brake hose damaged | 7 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 5 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 5 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 3 |