Great Wall Steed
From 1,168 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 140 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 140 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 86 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 54 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 36 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 29 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 24 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 23 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 20 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.6% of Steed failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £126.
Great Wall Steed on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 95 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 95. At this rate, roughly 12.5 years until none remain. Now at 68.6% of its peak (1,754 in 2017 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 862 | 342 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
| 2025 Q2 | 888 | 337 | +0 | -30 | -30 |
| 2025 Q1 | 934 | 321 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2024 Q4 | 966 | 301 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,013 | 286 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,049 | 279 | +0 | -24 | -24 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,074 | 278 | +1 | -37 | -36 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,135 | 253 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steed Se Td 4X4 | Diesel | 427 | 51% |
| Steed S Td 4X4 | Diesel | 335 | 40% |
| Steed Tracker Td 4X4 | Diesel | 79 | 9% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2015 | 70.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2014 | 65.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2013 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Steeds tested had between 53,571 and 89,787 miles on the clock.
At 68,920 median miles, the Steed has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Great Wall Steed MOT pass rate?
The Great Wall Steed has a 68.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,168 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Great Wall Steed?
The most common MOT failure on the Great Wall Steed is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 140 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
How many Great Wall Steeds are on UK roads?
There are 862 Great Wall Steeds currently licensed on UK roads, with 342 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Great Wall Steed at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Great Wall Steed is 68,920 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 53,571 and 89,787 miles.
Buying a used Steed?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.