Great Wall Steed Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Great Wall Steed reliable? We analysed 8,467 real MOT tests across 916 vehicles to find out.
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The Great Wall Steed is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Great Wall Steed.
Great Wall Steed Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Great Wall Steed. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Great Wall Steed MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Great Wall Steed to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Great Wall Steed Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Great Wall Steed models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Great Wall Steed Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Great Wall Steed owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Great Wall Steed MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Great Wall Steed year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 204 | 72.5% | 30,155 | 45,325 | 65,656 |
| 2016 | 1,596 | 73.2% | 33,780 | 49,591 | 67,938 |
| 2015 | 3,074 | 74.8% | 35,414 | 52,575 | 72,222 |
| 2014 | 2,284 | 71.7% | 35,582 | 52,528 | 76,474 |
| 2013 | 1,102 | 69.2% | 39,591 | 59,172 | 82,145 |
| 2012 | 128 | 70.3% | 43,910 | 59,522 | 86,693 |
How Long Does a Great Wall Steed Last?
Based on 916 Great Wall Steed vehicles on UK roads.
Great Wall Steed Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Great Wall Steed MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Great Wall Steed
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.8% MOT pass rate from 3,074 tests
69.2% MOT pass rate from 1,102 tests
The best year to buy a used Great Wall Steed is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.8% across 3,074 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Great Wall Steed Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Steed THIS CAR | 72.8% | 8,467 | 52,696 mi | 13 yrs |
| Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 | 69.4% | 5,823 | 61,837 mi | 14 yrs |
| Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 | 70.3% | 4,727 | 58,653 mi | 14 yrs |
| Audi Q3 SE TDI | 90.1% | 2,784 | 79,870 mi | — yrs |
| Isuzu Rodeo Denver Td Intercool | 72.3% | 2,950 | 109,373 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 (69.4% pass rate) and the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 (70.3% pass rate), the Great Wall Steed outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Great Wall Steed has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.8% across 8,467 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Great Wall Steed with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Great Wall Steed owner drives around 6,049 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Great Wall Steed models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.