Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 226 vehicles, the 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 (2013)

226 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72% 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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

38.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.95

Over 10 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 45k–76k

For context

These stats describe 226 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 226 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 38.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 472 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 21.4%

101

Black 20.8%

Red 16.9%

White 15.7%

Grey 13.8%

Green 11.4%

Mileage Distribution

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

59,549

typical

45,307

low mileage

75,813

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 45,307 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 45,307–75,813 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4s sit.

⚠ Over 102,347 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2013 Great Wall Steed S Td 4x4s are still active.

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

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.95

Avg failures per vehicle

18.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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