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SY62 LWG

2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X457,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 LWG
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,659 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle Chassis/Frame and suspension components general corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure corroded off (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low tried adjusting wasnt moving (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn badly ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern--polish lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding locked on / unable to spin wheel and check bearings/tyre/ etc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern--polish lense (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 11 free play---operates 11 to 14 (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn badly ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,312 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake 7 notches free play

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 83,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two at top wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of main b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted/jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,185 miles

Front DTRL / FOG Lights inop / unplugged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/boost pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted?? pattern above/below zero line (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front DTRL / FOG Lights inop / unplugged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high beamset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/boost pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft removed

Fail 30 Nov 2018 68,047 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ,rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,888 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine oil topped up prior to MOT. just touching bottom of dip stick

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod ball joint ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 36,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre low in pressure (19psi)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod ball joint ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,705 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 22,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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SY62 LWG is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S Td 4X4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY62 LWG, 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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SY62 LWG is a 2012 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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