| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 103 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 103 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 73 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 61 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 61 |
| Rear brake binding | 53 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 41 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 39 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 35 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 32 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 31 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 19 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 14 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 11 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 10 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 9 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 9 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 6 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Registration plate issues | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| 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| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| 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| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| 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| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 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 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| 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 |
| Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 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 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 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 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 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 |
| 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 Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |