DVSA MOT Defect Text Statistics
Defect type: MAJOR
Engine size: any
Vehicle age: any
Min count: 1000
Exclude filter:./is_motorcycle.sh
Generated: 2026-05-08 15:22:34
Group by make/model: no
Rows: 176
DEFECT TYPES
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ADVISORY -- advisory notice, does not cause failure
MINOR -- minor defect, does not cause failure
MAJOR -- major defect, causes failure
DANGEROUS -- dangerous defect, causes failure, unsafe to drive
FAIL -- older format failure item (pre-2018 data)
PRS -- pass after rectification at station
USER ENTERED -- manually entered free text
occurrences defect_text
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1029583 Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
706571 Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
486498 Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
449058 Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
396492 Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
395793 Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
365421 Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
320954 Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
288006 Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
199919 Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
185203 Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
183486 Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
171478 Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
155490 Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
147113 Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
145053 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
134396 Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
114234 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
102237 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
100393 Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
92372 Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
85991 Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
85599 Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
82775 Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
81150 Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
78051 Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
75372 Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
66183 Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
64087 Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
61432 Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
61095 Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
60719 Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
59881 Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
59058 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
58077 Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
56937 Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
54587 Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
54447 Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
54188 Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
51117 Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
51101 Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
51049 Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
50229 Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
50157 Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
48160 Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
44390 Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
43198 Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
40423 Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
38827 Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
36528 Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
36352 Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
34837 Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
34446 Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
30531 Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
28985 Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
27985 Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
27063 Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
26857 Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
25498 Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
25436 Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
22479 Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
21405 Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
21365 Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
21320 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
21119 Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20985 Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
19466 Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
19155 Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
19096 Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
18201 Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
17206 Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
15587 Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
15516 Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
15056 Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
13349 Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
13032 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
12867 Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
12802 Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
12691 Horn not working (7.7 (a))
12530 Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
12413 Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
12174 Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
10274 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9844 Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
9509 Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
9228 Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
8959 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
8809 Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
8160 Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
7713 Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
7709 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
7444 Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
6882 Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
6698 Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6548 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
6515 Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
6500 Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
6215 Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
6209 Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
6193 Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
5996 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
5871 Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
5836 Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
5479 Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5410 Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
5172 Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
5109 Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
5097 Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
4843 Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
4711 Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4523 Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
4508 Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
4437 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4369 Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
4342 Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
4192 Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
4035 Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3793 Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
3615 Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
3506 Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
3484 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3409 Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
3315 Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
3188 Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
2552 Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2519 Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
2492 Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
2424 Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
2326 Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
2313 Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
2269 Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
2263 Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
2195 Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2192 Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
2190 Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2154 Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
2146 Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
2125 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2031 Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1886 Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1878 Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1667 Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
1536 Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
1482 Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
1446 Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1424 Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
1423 Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1418 Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1322 Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1252 Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
1209 Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1188 Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
1182 Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
1172 Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
1161 Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1144 Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1142 Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1130 Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
1117 Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
1116 Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1105 Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1103 Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1080 Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1074 Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
1074 Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
1059 Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
1047 Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
1042 Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1040 Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
1031 Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
1031 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
1022 Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
1021 Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1017 Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
1014 Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
1014 Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
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