| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 105 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 82 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 57 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 44 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 37 |
| Rear brake binding | 36 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 31 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 31 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 24 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 18 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 13 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| 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| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper 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 brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside 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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear 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 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |