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JW12 PCW

2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,822 mi
Last recorded57,822 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X464,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW12 PCW
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed SE Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 57,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,791 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2022 36,862 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,168 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 32,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 25,927 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 25,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 21,439 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 21,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 16,082 miles

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

Fail 5 May 2017 16,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

unable to test emissions no rpm vehicle too clean to test

Pass 10 May 2016 11,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 11,295 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,214 miles

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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JW12 PCW is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JW12 PCW, 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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JW12 PCW is a 2012 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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