Great Wall Steed MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Great Wall Steed. Check any Steed by registration number below.

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67.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.5%

vs Great Wall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Great Wall Steed — MOT Reliability Overview

The Great Wall Steed has an average MOT pass rate of 67.9%, which is 2.5 percentage points above the Great Wall brand average of 65.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Steed on the road.

The most common reasons a Great Wall Steed fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Steed for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Great Wall Steed, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Great Wall Steed performs at MOT across different model years.

2017

Based on 61 vehicles

67.2%Average

Great Wall average: 65.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

30.8%

2016

Based on 416 vehicles

70.9%Average

Great Wall average: 65.4%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

22.9%

2015

Based on 685 vehicles

70.5%Average

Great Wall average: 65.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

24.2%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2014

Based on 391 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Great Wall average: 65.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

26.5%

Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

2013

Based on 168 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Great Wall average: 65.4%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

39.6%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

0

Based on 894 vehicles

75.8%Good

Great Wall average: 65.4%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Top MOT Failures — Great Wall Steed

The most common reasons a Great Wall Steed fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

7.1%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

6.1%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.5%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.8%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.6%

Great Wall Steed Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

6.6%

Offside

6.6%

Front

6.6%

Other Great Wall Models

Compare MOT reliability across Great Wall models.

Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4

66.3% pass rate

Great Wall Steed Chrome Td 4x4

59.4% pass rate

Great Wall Steed Tracker Td 4x4

63.5% pass rate

Great Wall Steed Se Td 4x4

58.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Great Wall Steed

Great Wall Steed — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Great Wall Steed MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Great Wall Steed?

The average MOT pass rate for the Great Wall Steed is 67.9% compared to the Great Wall average of 65.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Great Wall Steed?

The most common MOT failures on the Great Wall Steed are: Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (7.1%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (6.1%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Great Wall Steed reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 67.9%, the Great Wall Steed is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Great Wall Steed?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Great Wall Steed?

Typical mileage for the Great Wall Steed: 149,005 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Steed to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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