| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 82 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 73 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 62 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 49 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 44 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 43 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 39 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 39 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 35 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 35 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 14 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 2 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis. |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.2.2 |c|| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |