| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3461 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 1444 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1083 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1065 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 555 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 368 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 354 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 350 |
| Registration plate issues | 347 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 318 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 312 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 310 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 309 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 299 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 297 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 278 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 264 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 237 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 229 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 226 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 212 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 211 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 199 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 199 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 195 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 193 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 192 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 191 |
| Rear brake binding | 186 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 172 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 172 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 160 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 155 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 151 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 150 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 148 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 137 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 136 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 116 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 112 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 112 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 105 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 102 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 98 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 97 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 95 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 95 |
| Windscreen has damage | 91 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 87 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 86 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 86 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 84 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 83 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 81 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 81 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 80 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 79 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 79 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 77 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 77 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 76 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 75 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 74 |
| 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| | 70 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 69 |
| 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| | 69 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 66 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 65 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 64 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 63 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 62 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 59 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 56 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 55 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 55 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 55 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 54 |
| Front brake application uneven | 54 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 53 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 52 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 52 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 51 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 51 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 50 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 50 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 50 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 49 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 48 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 45 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 44 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 42 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 40 |
| 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| | 40 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 39 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 38 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 38 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 38 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 37 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 37 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 36 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 36 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 35 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 35 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 35 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 35 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 33 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 33 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 33 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 33 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 32 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 32 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 32 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 31 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 29 |
| 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| | 29 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 28 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 28 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 27 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 26 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 26 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 26 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 26 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 26 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 26 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 25 |