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BJ12 TSO

2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,999 mi
Last recorded100,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X464,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TSO
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed SE Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 100,999 miles

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable both sides. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,729 miles

Body work damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of the vehicle dirty

Fail 26 Nov 2021 100,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body work damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of the vehicle dirty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,686 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 70,686 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.3.3b)

Play in front propshaft splines

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.3.3b)

Play in front propshaft splines

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,872 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 60,872 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,507 miles

some wear front tyre edges

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

Based on 5,823 MOT tests across 510 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
510
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
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BJ12 TSO is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,164 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 SE Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 TSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BJ12 TSO registered?

BJ12 TSO is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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