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Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 reliable? We analysed 4,727 real MOT tests across 461 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,727 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.3%
Typical Mileage
58,653mi
Annual Mileage
6,334mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
14yrs

The Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4.

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

70.2%
2013
70.3%
2012

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,606 mi/yr
Typical
6,334 mi/yr
Average
7,413 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,158 mi/yr

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 2,209 70.2% 39,618 60,277 82,432
2012 2,175 70.3% 39,829 57,439 79,325

How Long Does a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Last?

Based on 461 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
10.0 years
Median
11.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
14 years

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,653 mi
75th Percentile
81,711 mi
95th Percentile
117,235 mi
Max Recorded
988,822 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2012

70.3% MOT pass rate from 2,175 tests

Year to avoid
2013

70.2% MOT pass rate from 2,209 tests

The best year to buy a used Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.3% across 2,175 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.2% — 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 S Td 4X4 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 S Td 4X4 THIS CAR 70.3% 4,727 58,653 mi 14 yrs
Great Wall Steed 72.8% 8,467 52,696 mi 13 yrs
Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 69.4% 5,823 61,837 mi 14 yrs
Ford Focus Sport TDCI 79.5% 2,969 118,032 mi — yrs
Land Rover R Rover Evoque SE Tech TD4 A 94.3% 1,627 59,562 mi — yrs

Compared to the Great Wall Steed (72.8% pass rate) and the Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 (69.4% pass rate), the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?

The Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.3% across 4,727 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (75 recorded failures), parking brake recording little or no effort (63), and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (57). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

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 S Td 4X4 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 S Td 4X4 owner drives around 6,334 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 S Td 4X4 models stay on UK roads for around 14 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.

Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 reliable?
Based on 4,727 MOT tests, the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 has a 70.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake recording little or no effort, and leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 do per year?
The typical Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 does around 6,334 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 last?
Most Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models stay on UK roads for around 14 years based on our analysis of 461 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 is 2012 with a 70.3% pass rate across 2,175 tests.