Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 70 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 70 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 32 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 26 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 22 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 19 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 17 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
Registration plate issues | 11 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning |3.2.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside All position lamps not working bumper light |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 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 |
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Brake rod has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |