§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many initial annual test failures of(a) heavy goods vehicles and (b) public service vehicles 1163W there were in each of the last 10 years; and what the most common grounds were on which the tests were failed. [163840]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Vehicle and Operator Services Agency is responsible for the annual testing of lorries, buses and coaches at its 92 test stations across the country and at specially approved operators' premises. The number of initial annual test failures for heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles in each of the past 10 years is given in the table.
Initial annual test failures: 1993–94 to 2002–03 Vehicle category HGV motor vehicles HGV trailer PSV 2002–03 198,016 68,871 22,672 2001–02 182,826 70,193 22,074 2000–01 177,777 64,793 20,711 1999–2000 167,842 59,456 19,496 1998–99 175,944 59,998 21,353 1997–98 175,925 56,921 20,647 1996–97 164,273 51,179 21,010 1995–96 156,429 47,586 21,368 1994–95 152,070 47,228 22,407 1993–94 155,342 48,030 24,821 The most common defects found that resulted in an initial annual test failure for HGV motor vehicles are headlamp aim and service brake performance. For HGV trailers, the most common defects found are service brake and parking brake performance. For PSVs the most common defects are headlamp aim and body (interior). Examples of the latter include seat condition, passenger grab rails, fire extinguishers and provision of first aid kit.
§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many PG9s were issued to(a) heavy goods vehicles and (b) public service vehicles in each of the past 10 years; and what the most common grounds were on which they were issued. [163841]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Vehicle and Operator Services Agency issues prohibitions (PG9s) to vehicles which have significant defects. Prohibitions may be issued to vehicles examined during the course of VOSA's roadside enforcement activities (including vehicles seen on operators' premises) or at the time of presentation for annual test. Depending on the severity of the defect, the prohibition notice may come into force immediately or be delayed from coming into force for up to 10 days from the date of inspection.
The number of prohibitions issued (immediate and delayed) to heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles from 1995––96 to 2002–03 is shown in the table. Figures are not available before 1995–96.
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Prohibitions issued: 1995–96 to 2002–03 Vehicle category HGV motor vehicle HGV trailer PSV 2002–03 18,276 6,913 3,919 2001–02 17,343 5,164 3,666 2000–01 17,669 5,116 3,764 1999–2000 18,012 4,989 3,783 1998–99 17,320 5,094 3,509 1997–98 19,686 5,625 4,481 1996–97 21,970 6,797 5,259 1995–96 19,009 5,702 4,585 The most common prohibition defects at both spot and fleet checks for HGV motor vehicles and trailers are lamps and brake systems and components. For PSVs, the most common prohibition defects are in relation to the body interior and oil and waste leaks.