Suffering from wind?
The weakest element of the PFL amongst test candidates is having not being trained to use the wind as a friend. The wind is too often considered an enemy to, put it simply, be feared. It should be used to replace the engine. Flying into it to reduce ground or running with it to gain ground and to widen and tighten your position
Too often the candidate positions downwind of the field touch down point. In this situation the wind is indeed an obstacle for it is now only doing one thing, it is holding you back. Too many judgements are then required as the w/v changes during the descent. "am I going to be too high or too low .....?" with the resulting 'grabbing at straws' and an abandonment of good proper technique.
The CAA is insistant that the PFL cannot be re-assessed during a single flight. They argue: "you wouldn't get a second chance in the real situation". But, I agree with those that assess good technique in the sum, whatever the actual outcome, good technique can only ensure that results get better.
I'm a great fan of the 'constant aspect/angle' technique for it requires remaining up wind whenever possible with a continous utilisation of the w/v as you descend keeping the field relationship constant. Should your only option be straight ahead with little height then go straight in but leave flap until you are absolutely certain your midfield can be reached, Use side-slip or weaving or a combination of both during the descent.
The examiner has a responsibilty not to put unnecessary problems into the mix. I put a lot of effort into ensuring the candidate has a number of options and further that they have lots of height and have identified their choice before I close the throttle.