2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Hyundai Terracan MOT pass rate and common faults

266 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 266 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.5%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.1%
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Brakes33.5%
  3. Suspension23.7%
  4. Body & chassis14.7%
  5. Steering9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Hyundai Terracan?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2004 Hyundai Terracan cars passed their MOT first time, across 266 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Hyundai Terracan?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Terracan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).