Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 MOT Failures
An analysis of 5,486 real DVSA MOT tests on the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 is headlight fault — this model is 16 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 5,486 MOT tests, 8.32% of all Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include coil springs broken (1327x the fleet average), wheel bearings worn (20x the fleet average), transmission joint, belt or chain worn (757x the fleet average), and brake pipes corroded (13x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Lights & Electrics, Suspension, Bodywork, Brakes, Wheels. If you're inspecting a Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are coil springs broken (1327x the average) and transmission joint, belt or chain worn (757x). transmission shaft bearing worn (522x) and wheel bearings worn (20x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are coil springs broken (406x the average) and wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt o... (23x). structural corrosion (19x) and parking brake inoperative on one side (13x) also appear frequently.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are transmission joint, belt or chain worn (169x the average) and headlight fault (9.2x). suspension pin, bush or joint worn (7.3x) and suspension pin, bush or joint worn also appear frequently.
The shift from coil springs broken at lower mileages to transmission joint, belt or chain worn at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
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What to check before buying a Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4:
Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault. Suspension — check for coil springs broken, wheel bearings worn. Bodywork — check for transmission joint, belt or chain worn, transmission shaft bearing worn, structural corrosion.
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Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?
Based on 5,486 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is headlight fault — at 16x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include coil springs broken and wheel bearings worn.
Is the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 reliable based on MOT data?
The Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 has 12 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is headlight fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 most commonly fails on transmission joint, belt or chain worn and headlight fault. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are coil springs broken and transmission joint, belt or chain worn.
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Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.