| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 101 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 79 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 78 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 70 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 54 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 53 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 40 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 38 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 37 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 32 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 28 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 21 |
| Rear brake binding | 17 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 11 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 10 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 10 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 9 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 7 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 7 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 6 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 6 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 6 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 3 |
| Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front 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 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 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 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 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 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |