2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Hyundai Terracan MOT pass rate and common faults

353 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 353 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.7%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.8%
  2. Suspension30.9%
  3. Lights & electrics26.1%
  4. Body & chassis9.3%
  5. Steering9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2005 Hyundai Terracan?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2005 Hyundai Terracan cars passed their MOT first time, across 353 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Terracan?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Hyundai Terracan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).