| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 110 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 94 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 79 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 69 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 66 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 53 |
| Rear brake binding | 48 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 46 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 39 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 31 |
| Registration plate issues | 29 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 26 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 26 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 15 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 15 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 12 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 8 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 8 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Windscreen has damage | 8 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 7 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 7 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 4 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 3 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
| Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 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 Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 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 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |