| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2637 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1019 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 866 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 773 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 764 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 666 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 629 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 535 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 502 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 320 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 316 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 293 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 270 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 259 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 245 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 234 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 229 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 229 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 226 |
| Registration plate issues | 221 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 199 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 185 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 183 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 182 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 179 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 171 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 169 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 169 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 165 |
| Rear brake binding | 161 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 156 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 154 |
| Windscreen has damage | 153 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 151 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 150 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 147 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 147 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 145 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 145 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 143 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 143 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 143 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 140 |
| Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 125 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 123 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 121 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 119 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 117 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 117 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 113 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 113 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 105 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 104 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 104 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 96 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 91 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 88 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 84 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 83 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 82 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 79 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 78 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 78 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 77 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 75 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 75 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 73 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 72 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 71 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 70 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 67 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 66 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 63 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 60 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 60 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 58 |
| Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 57 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 57 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 56 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 55 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 55 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 54 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 54 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 54 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 54 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 53 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 51 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 49 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 48 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 48 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 48 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 47 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 46 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 44 |
| Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 44 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 44 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 43 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 43 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 42 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 42 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 41 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 37 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 37 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 37 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 35 |
| Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 35 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 35 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 35 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 33 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 33 |
| Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 33 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 33 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 32 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 31 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 31 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 29 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 29 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 28 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 28 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 28 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 27 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 27 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 27 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 26 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 26 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 26 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 25 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 25 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
| Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 25 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 25 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 24 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 24 |
| Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 23 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 23 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 23 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 22 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 21 |
| Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 21 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 21 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 21 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 21 |