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Y70 VCJ

2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,050 mi
Last recorded65,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X460,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 VCJ
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed S Td 4X4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 65,050 miles

Body not fully secure rear buck (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 54,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front driving light not working

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

Rear body mounts corroded

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front driving light not working

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

Rear body mounts corroded

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,284 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode end of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 60,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode end of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,130 miles

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

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

hand brake only just meets requirments

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,343 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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Y70 VCJ is a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,277 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 Y70 VCJ, 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 13 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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Y70 VCJ is a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4X4, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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