Hyundai TERRACAN - 2003
341.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai TERRACAN, model year 2003.
Sample size: 100 cars, 202 tests and 690 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 100 cars
The 2003 Hyundai Terracan has an overall defect rate of 342 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 10% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, it performs significantly better in the Wheels, Suspensions & Axles category, with a defect rate almost 35% lower than the average. However, it faces challenges in the Steering, Visibility, and Equipment categories, where its defect rates are considerably higher than average. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ mile bracket. Overall, while the Terracan has some strengths, it is more prone to specific issues compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 100 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 0.6% better
168.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 69.0% worse
42.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▼ 43.0% worse
42.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 4.7% better
98.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 35.7% better
194.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▼ 9.4% worse
71.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 52.9% worse
20.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 13.7% better
45.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 17
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 17
Serious faults (Top 10)
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 5