| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 133 |
| Rear brake binding | 69 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 68 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 68 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 62 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 39 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 36 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 34 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 32 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 15 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 12 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 10 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Nearside 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| | 8 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |