| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 47 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 29 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 26 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 24 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 16 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 16 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 12 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 4 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Inner Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Centre Front Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |