Hyundai Terracan
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 2,510 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
2,510
Highest Pass Rate
2005 (74%)
Years Covered
5
About the Hyundai Terracan
The Hyundai Terracan was MOT tested 2,510 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2003 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2005 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 729 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Hyundai Terracan has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 116,746 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 114,723 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Terracan is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Terracan by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Terracan
Is the Hyundai Terracan reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2003 to 2007), the Hyundai Terracan averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 2,510 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2005 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Hyundai Terracan has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2005 Hyundai Terracan has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 70%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Hyundai Terracans more reliable?
The Hyundai Terracan has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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