| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 28 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
| Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stub axle cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |