| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 288 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 280 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 250 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 189 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 113 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 106 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 103 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 83 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 82 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 81 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 74 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 65 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 61 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 60 |
| Registration plate issues | 60 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 58 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 55 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 54 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 54 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 51 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 46 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 45 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 40 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 40 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 36 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 33 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 31 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 30 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 27 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9| | 26 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Windscreen has damage | 25 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 25 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 24 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 23 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 23 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 22 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
| Rear brake binding | 22 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 21 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 21 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 20 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 20 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 20 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 20 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 19 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 19 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 19 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 18 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 14 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 14 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 14 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 14 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 13 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 11 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 10 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 10 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 10 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 9 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 8 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
| Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 8 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Front brake application uneven | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 7 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 7 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 6 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
| brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 6 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 5 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |