| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 103 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 93 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 93 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 62 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 59 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 56 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 50 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 45 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 30 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 24 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 24 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Rear brake binding | 14 |
| Registration plate issues | 13 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| 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| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 9 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 5 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| 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| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 3 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 3 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside 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 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 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 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 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 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |