Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 82 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 75 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 67 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 55 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 52 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 36 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 26 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
Registration plate issues | 18 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 17 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 15 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 14 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Rear brake application uneven | 13 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 11 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 11 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Front brake application uneven | 7 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 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 front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
Rear brake binding | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 3 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.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 Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 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 |
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 2 |
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |