| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 63651 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 53221 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 48344 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 40121 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 28409 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 28083 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 18099 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 16972 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 12947 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11728 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11501 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11472 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11303 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10781 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10429 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 10190 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9581 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9419 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9294 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8274 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 7926 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7919 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 7917 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7825 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7752 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 7622 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7324 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7305 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6914 |
| Registration plate issues | 6913 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6731 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 6305 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6296 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 6273 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6023 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5955 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5953 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 5875 |
| Rear brake binding | 5875 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5874 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5660 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5569 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5567 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 5400 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5223 |
| Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5151 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5123 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4891 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4864 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4797 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4614 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4455 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4381 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4356 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4247 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4244 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4147 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3956 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3861 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3854 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3821 |
| Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3783 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3767 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3750 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3737 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3570 |
| Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3467 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3412 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3333 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3301 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 3267 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 3216 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3133 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 3122 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3020 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2932 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2891 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2808 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2791 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2694 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2665 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2620 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2613 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2444 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2431 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2424 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2419 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2417 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2417 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2401 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2390 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2307 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2305 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2271 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2251 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2249 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2218 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2202 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 2193 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2158 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2109 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2107 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2058 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 2011 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1973 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1956 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1945 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1937 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1908 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1870 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 1781 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1776 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1765 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1760 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1746 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1739 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1690 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1690 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1690 |
| Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1677 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1668 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1664 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1648 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1631 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1575 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1575 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1517 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1500 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1488 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1484 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1427 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1419 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1393 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1370 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1359 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1357 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1352 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 1323 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1313 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1303 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1301 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1300 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1296 |