Hyundai Terracan (2007)
2007 Hyundai Terracan
CarHunch analysed 503 real MOT records for the 2007 Hyundai Terracan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Terracan is a below-average performer, with a first-time pass rate of 74.8% versus the UK average of 80%—and nearly 47% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for a used buyer. The diesel engine variant (which accounts for 500 of the 503 vehicles) shows no meaningful advantage, maintaining the same 74.7% pass rate.
At 78,000 miles median, these Terracans have racked up serious mileage for their age, and the average 4.68 failures per test suggests structural wear beyond minor wear-and-tear issues. Before committing to one, pay for a specialist inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and steering components—the 28.8 average advisories flag that small problems tend to cluster together on these vehicles.
What to check before buying a 2007 Hyundai Terracan
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 46.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 500 | 74.7% | 4.7 |
| Petrol (1%) | 3 | 90.6% | 1.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Hyundai Terracan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Hyundai Terracan vehicles fall between 60,888 and 93,851 miles.
2007 Hyundai Terracan — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 183 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Hyundai Terracan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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46%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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41.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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39.1%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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36.8%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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35.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.2%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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