| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3128 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1623 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1180 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 917 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 917 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 571 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 533 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 506 |
| Registration plate issues | 501 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 483 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 480 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 438 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 418 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 353 |
| Rear brake binding | 349 |
| Windscreen has damage | 345 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 337 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 320 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 319 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 313 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 301 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 296 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 296 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 289 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 280 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 279 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 278 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 268 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 260 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 246 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 245 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 242 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 232 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 229 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 219 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 214 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 213 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 213 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 191 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 188 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 182 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 181 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 154 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 150 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 149 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 148 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 142 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 140 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 138 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 133 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 131 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 127 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 126 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 123 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 123 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 119 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 116 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 114 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 114 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 113 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 107 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 103 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 97 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 95 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9| | 95 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 93 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 93 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 91 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 87 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 84 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 81 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 80 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 78 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 78 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 77 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 76 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 76 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 75 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 75 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 74 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 73 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 72 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 72 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 71 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 71 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 70 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 69 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 69 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 68 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 68 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 67 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 66 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 66 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 64 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 63 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 63 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 61 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 60 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 59 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 59 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 59 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 59 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 58 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 58 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 58 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 57 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 57 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 57 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 57 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 57 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 57 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 56 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 56 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 54 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 53 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 53 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 52 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 52 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 51 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 50 |
| Front brake application uneven | 49 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 49 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 49 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 48 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 48 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 47 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 47 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 47 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 46 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 46 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 46 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 45 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 43 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 43 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 43 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 43 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 43 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 43 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 42 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 42 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 42 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 42 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 42 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 41 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 40 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 38 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 38 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 36 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 35 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 35 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 35 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 35 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 35 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 34 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 32 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 32 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 31 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 31 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 31 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 31 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 29 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 29 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 29 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 29 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 28 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 28 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 27 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 27 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 27 |
| Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 26 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 26 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 26 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 25 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 24 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 24 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 24 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |