Hummer H2
From 442 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake inoperative on one side, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated and a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. The top issue, parking brake inoperative on one side, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 9 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 7 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.8% of H2 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
Typical mileage
Half of all H2s tested had between 37,042 and 78,819 miles on the clock.
At 59,713 median miles, the H2 has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Hummer H2 MOT pass rate?
The Hummer H2 has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 442 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hummer H2?
The most common MOT failure on the Hummer H2 is parking brake inoperative on one side, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated.
What is the typical mileage of a Hummer H2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hummer H2 is 59,713 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,042 and 78,819 miles.
Buying a used H2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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