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AU12 NCF

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Green Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NCF
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sills x 2 / underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2024 126,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under vehicle surface corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2022 116,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective "flat" ()

Fail 25 May 2022 116,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe failed under test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective "flat" ()

Pass 19 May 2021 103,533 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

front prop shaft sliding joint worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,711 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 92,265 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 81,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 May 2018 70,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 59,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing thin

Pass 26 May 2015 36,643 miles

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4?

Based on 4,727 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,334
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
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AU12 NCF is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Green with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 57,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU12 NCF is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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