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RA62 FAJ

2013 Great Wall Steed

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

269,063 mi
Last recorded269,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Great Wall Steed59,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 FAJ
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 269,063 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to valve both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front end pipe from valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 269,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to valve both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front end pipe from valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 255,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 243,315 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 243,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 221,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 221,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 200,855 miles

slight play near side wheel bearing

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Feb 2020 187,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

center stop light been taped over

travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Jan 2020 187,781 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,455 miles

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2019 167,455 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,884 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 147,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed?

Based on 8,467 MOT tests across 916 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,049
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
916
On UK Roads
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RA62 FAJ is a 2013 Great Wall Steed in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2013 Great Wall Steed models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Great Wall Steed typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Great Wall Steed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA62 FAJ is a 2013 Great Wall Steed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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