| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 193 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 182 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 167 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 155 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 127 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 109 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 88 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 72 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 69 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 64 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 58 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 53 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 47 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 47 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 46 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 43 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 41 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 41 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
| Rear brake binding | 41 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 39 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 36 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 35 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 35 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 31 |
| Registration plate issues | 30 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 23 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Windscreen has damage | 11 |
| Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 11 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Brake hose damaged | 9 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 9 |
| Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 9 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Front brake application uneven | 8 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 7 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 4 |
| Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 4 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |