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BF12 HLR

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HLR
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,080 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 91,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 78,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,825 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 68,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,505 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,820 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 42,820 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,706 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (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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BF12 HLR is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF12 HLR, 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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BF12 HLR is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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