Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 567 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 519 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 487 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 292 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 279 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 267 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 223 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 211 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 170 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 161 |
Registration plate issues | 157 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 150 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 136 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 104 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 103 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 100 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 98 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 93 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 87 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 83 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 83 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 80 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 79 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 76 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 75 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 75 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 72 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 71 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 70 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 69 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 69 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 67 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 65 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 65 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 63 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 62 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 58 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 57 |
Rear brake application uneven | 56 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 55 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 53 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 50 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 49 |
Rear brake binding | 48 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 48 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 47 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 47 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 46 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 44 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 43 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 43 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 41 |
Windscreen has damage | 40 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 40 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 40 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 40 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 40 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 40 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 39 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 38 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 38 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 35 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 34 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 34 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 34 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 34 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 33 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 33 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 33 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 33 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 32 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 32 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 31 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 31 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 31 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 30 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 30 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 29 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 28 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 28 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 28 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 28 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 26 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 26 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 26 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 25 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 25 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 25 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 25 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 24 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 24 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 24 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 24 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 24 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 23 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 23 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 23 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 23 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 23 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 22 |
Brake hose damaged | 22 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 22 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 22 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 22 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 22 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Windscreen washer not working | 21 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 20 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 19 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 19 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 19 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 19 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 19 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 18 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 18 |
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 18 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 18 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 17 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 17 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 17 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 16 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 16 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 16 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 16 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 16 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 16 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 15 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 15 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 15 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 15 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 15 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 15 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 15 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 15 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 14 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 14 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 14 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 14 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 13 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 13 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 12 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 12 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 12 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 11 |
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 11 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 11 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 11 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 11 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 11 |
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 11 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 11 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 11 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 11 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 9 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 9 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 9 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 9 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 9 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 9 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 8 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
Front brake application uneven | 8 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 8 |