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BT16 WYJ

2016 Great Wall Steed

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,579 mi
Last recorded60,579 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Great Wall Steed49,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 WYJ
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 60,579 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 60,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Centre mounting (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 58,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 53,962 miles

Offside Front alternator bolt not fully secured, but still fixed firmly in place

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 63 percent. new brake pads fitted before time of test. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 53,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken, white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin compared to n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visible seat belt parts checked only

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 45,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,685 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 35,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 21,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 21,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed?

Based on 8,467 MOT tests across 916 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,049
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
916
On UK Roads
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BT16 WYJ is a 2016 Great Wall Steed in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Great Wall Steed models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 49,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Great Wall Steed typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Great Wall Steed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT16 WYJ registered?

BT16 WYJ is a 2016 Great Wall Steed, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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