| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 30 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Registration plate issues | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside 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 has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.5.4 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt jammed in unable to pull out and check operation or clasp locking. |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working when side lights on |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty not working. |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working o/s and n/s. |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint o/s/front tie bar to track control arm bush has excessive play. |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |