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VU63 PLJ

2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X459,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 PLJ
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed SE Td 4X4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replace bulb. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,769 miles

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 29 Jun 2023 68,537 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding from brake

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 68,537 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding from brake

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,814 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 59,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 59,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Bedside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp beam images Gerry poor

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 55,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,485 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 26,619 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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VU63 PLJ is a 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 59,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU63 PLJ, 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 13 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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VU63 PLJ is a 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 2 November 2013.

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