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AE62 EOF

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 EOF
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres are perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,860 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram leaking of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 61,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,308 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,307 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by body mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by body mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rubber bush has excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 54,281 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills rusted

Fail 30 Jun 2021 51,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills rusted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,796 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and tow bar mounting area,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion around body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,062 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?

Based on 4,727 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,334
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
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AE62 EOF is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 57,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE62 EOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE62 EOF is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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