2007 Hyundai Terracan — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,831 MOT tests, the 2007 Hyundai Terracan recorded a 71.8% pass rate. That is 4.7 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 23.5%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (15.9%) and lighting & signalling (14.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, track rod end and headlamp aim — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 131 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.0% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 31.1% once past 150k — 3.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 40.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 15.9% | 291 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 268 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.1% | 222 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.1% | 131 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 109 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.4% | 99 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 131 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 124 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 108 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 100 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 86 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 86 |
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 | 40.1% | 735 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.5% | 632 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.1% | 331 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.9% | 327 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.0% | 275 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.9% | 272 |
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 | 80 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 404 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 664 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 447 | 30.2% |
| 150k+ | 225 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 489 | 27.2% |
| 2022 | 427 | 28.3% |
| 2023 | 361 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | 304 | 29.9% |
| 2025 | 250 | 28.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Terracan
On a 2007 Terracan, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (15.9% 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 (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.1% 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 2007 Hyundai Terracans pass their MOT?
71.8% of the 1,831 2007 Hyundai Terracan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Hyundai Terracan?
Brakes, recorded in 15.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.6%).
Does the 2007 Terracan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 30-60k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,831 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.