| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 226 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 125 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 117 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 113 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 86 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 84 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 76 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 72 |
| Rear brake binding | 70 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 51 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 49 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 44 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 42 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 33 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 32 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 28 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 27 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
| Registration plate issues | 26 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 24 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 21 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 17 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 12 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 10 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 10 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 9 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 9 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 9 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 8 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 8 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 7 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
| 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| | 7 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 6 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 6 |
| 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| | 6 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 5 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 4 |
| Brake hose damaged | 4 |
| Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 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 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i|| | 3 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 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 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 3 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |