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AL55 HEF

2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X459,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 HEF
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed SE Td 4X4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 25,477 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 22,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 22,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 20,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 20,620 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 20,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,580 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 18,580 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,495 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 15,485 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

towbar wiring insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 12,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,292 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 8,807 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 8,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AL55 HEF is a 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AL55 HEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL55 HEF registered?

AL55 HEF is a 2013 Great Wall Steed SE Td 4X4, first registered on 1 February 2013.

Is AL55 HEF safe to buy?

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