| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 145 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 85 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 75 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 74 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 72 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 58 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 52 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 44 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 31 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 31 |
| Registration plate issues | 28 |
| Rear brake binding | 26 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 26 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 21 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 20 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Windscreen has damage | 12 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 10 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 10 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 10 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 6 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 4 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |