| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 114 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 96 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 89 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 85 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 59 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 56 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 49 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 30 |
| Rear brake binding | 26 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 25 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 21 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 21 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
| Registration plate issues | 20 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 19 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 19 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 18 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 17 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 16 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 14 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 14 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 10 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 8 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Brake hose damaged | 6 |
| Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
| Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 5 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 3 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 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 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |