Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 (2013)

226 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4

CarHunch analysed 226 real MOT records for the 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2013 Great Wall Steed S TD 4×4 is markedly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.8% versus the national 80%, and a concerning 38.9% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects at some point. That combination makes it a higher-risk purchase unless you're comfortable with above-average repair costs and willing to inspect any example very carefully before buying.

At 63,384 miles average for an 11-year-old vehicle, mileage is reasonable, but these trucks are racking up nearly three failures per test on average and almost 18 advisories—suggesting systemic wear issues typical of budget 4×4s that see heavy use. Before committing to one, budget for suspension, brake, and exhaust work, and insist on a full pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Chinese trucks, not just a standard MOT check.

Below average reliability 11.2% below UK average
68.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
59,549
typical mileage
45,307–75,813 middle half
38.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.95
avg MOT failures per car
over 10 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 38.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

45,307
low mileage
59,549
typical
75,813
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles fall between 45,307 and 75,813 miles.

2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).

197 87 2016 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.

MOT History Averages

10
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.95
Avg failures per vehicle
18.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4:

2012