2006 Hyundai Terracan — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Hyundai Terracan passed 70.3% of its 2,283 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 5.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (16.4%) and lighting & signalling (14.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, rigid brake pipes and rbt (sp) — track rod end alone was recorded 169 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 33.9% versus 24.0%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 41.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.0% in 2021 to 28.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.4% | 374 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 319 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.3% | 280 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.9% | 180 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.3% | 145 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.7% | 131 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 169 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 152 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 117 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 111 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 102 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 101 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.5% | 948 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.1% | 733 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.6% | 448 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.2% | 416 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 15.1% | 344 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 322 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 121 | 24.0% |
| 60-90k | 467 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 781 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 628 | 32.0% |
| 150k+ | 283 | 33.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 622 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 558 | 30.5% |
| 2023 | 458 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 362 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 283 | 28.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Terracan
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 16.4% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (16.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Hyundai Terracans pass their MOT?
70.3% of the 2,283 2006 Hyundai Terracan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Hyundai Terracan?
Brakes, recorded in 16.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.0%).
Does the 2006 Terracan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.0% in the 30-60k band to 33.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,283 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.