2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Hyundai Terracan MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.7%
  2. Brakes31.9%
  3. Suspension24.1%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Steering8.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.6%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2007 Hyundai Terracan?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2007 Hyundai Terracan cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Hyundai Terracan?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Hyundai Terracan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).