| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 175 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 168 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 135 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 96 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 64 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 57 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 56 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 55 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 45 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 39 |
| Rear brake binding | 38 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 38 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 37 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 33 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 33 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
| Registration plate issues | 16 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front Body or chassis 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 which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |