| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 93 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 90 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 74 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 61 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 35 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 24 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 21 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 21 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Registration plate issues | 20 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 9 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 6 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 5 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |