Great Wall Steed MOT pass rate and common problems
65.8% of 1,745 Great Wall Steed MOT tests pass.
The Steed's pass rate of 65.8% is in line with the average across all Great Wall models, at 66.1%.
The Great Wall Steed passes 65.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 66.6% at 6–10 years versus 65.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 66.6% | 809 | 72,809 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.1% | 935 | 83,516 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Great Wall Steed
The most common reason the Great Wall Steed fails its MOT is brakes — present in 77.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 77.3% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 61.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 31.8% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Visibility | 21.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 8.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 4.8% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 2.3% | Leaking |
Buying a used Great Wall Steed: what to check
These checks follow the Great Wall Steed’s own MOT record: the areas it fails on most often, and how that changes as the car gets older. None of them replaces a mechanic’s inspection, but they tell you where to look first.
By mileage, the steepest fall is from 30,000–60,000 mi to 60,000–90,000 mi: 74.6% down to 63.2%. Mileage matters as well as age, so compare the car’s recorded mileages with its year.
1. Brakes
Recorded in 77.3% of failed Great Wall Steed MOTs.
On the test drive, the car should stop straight without pulling or juddering, and the handbrake should hold it on a slope. Look through the wheels for scored or heavily lipped discs.
2. Lights and electrics
Recorded in 73.8% of failed Great Wall Steed MOTs.
Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, fog light and number-plate lamp. Check the dashboard warning lights come on with the ignition, then go out once the engine starts.
3. Suspension
Recorded in 61.0% of failed Great Wall Steed MOTs.
Listen for knocks over bumps and speed humps, and check the car sits level. Push down on each corner: it should settle rather than keep bouncing.
4. Bodywork and corrosion
Recorded in 31.8% of failed Great Wall Steed MOTs.
Look underneath and along the sills for corrosion, especially near suspension and seat-belt mountings. Uneven panel gaps or mismatched paint can indicate accident repair.
5. Windscreen and wipers
Recorded in 21.4% of failed Great Wall Steed MOTs.
Look for windscreen chips and cracks in the driver’s line of sight, and check the wipers clear the screen and the washers work.
Check the car’s own MOT history. Averages describe the model, not the car in front of you. Look up its registration for past failures, advisories that were never fixed, and gaps or dips in the recorded mileage.
Ask for the service history. Invoices show what was done and when; a stamp alone shows less. See how to check Great Wall service history and what a service history check can tell you.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Great Wall Steed?
- 65.8% of Great Wall Steed MOT tests pass, based on 1,745 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Great Wall Steed?
- The most common reason the Great Wall Steed fails its MOT is brakes — present in 77.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
- What are the common problems with the Great Wall Steed?
- Going by its MOT results, the most common problem areas on the Great Wall Steed are brakes; lights and electrics; suspension.
- What should I check when buying a used Great Wall Steed?
- Start with the areas it most often fails its MOT on: brakes; lights and electrics; suspension; bodywork and corrosion; windscreen and wipers. Then check the specific car's MOT history by registration for failures, advisories and mileage, and ask the seller for service invoices.
- Does this show the Great Wall Steed's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Great Wall service history guide for how to check and keep one.