| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 67 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 45 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 43 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 43 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 39 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 38 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 31 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 26 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 24 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 24 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 23 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 22 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 21 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 21 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 20 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 19 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 18 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 16 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 15 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 14 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 14 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 12 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 11 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 11 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 11 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 11 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 10 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 10 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 8 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 8 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 8 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 7 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 7 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) | 6 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) | 4 |
| Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 3 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside 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 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) | 2 |
| Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 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 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |