Sadly even if your other results are distinctions, and failed
one. Met COP, all cos of a single subject the candidate would be
rejected!
Let's say these 2 students apply into same course:
A1, A1, A1, A1, E7
C6, C6, C6, C6, C6
The A1 student would be instantly rejected without consideration
all cos of one of his results missed entry requirements.

Finally after 50 years of polytechnic history, other factors other
then official exam results are given consideration.