2015 Great Wall Steed 2.0L Diesel · AE65 OJS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred component replacement and environmental corrosion. While the most recent test in September 2023 at 150,012 miles passed, it highlighted new issues including a worn offside front tyre and a nearside front wheel bearing with play, which were not noted in previous years. The recurrence of brake hose and pipe corrosion across multiple tests suggests the owner is only addressing faults when they fail rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 150,012 miles, this eleven-year-old vehicle has covered an average of approximately 13,600 miles per year. The data shows a significant surge in usage between August 2021 and September 2022, where the vehicle covered over 25,000 miles in thirteen months. This high rate of accumulation places considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension. Given that the last recorded MOT was in September 2023, the vehicle has now operated for nearly three years without a formal inspection, which increases the risk regarding the current state of rubber components and mechanical seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record consistently flags corrosion on brake hose ferrules and the central rear brake pipe, which indicates a high risk of future failure in hydraulic lines. The previously excessively worn upper suspension arm bushes noted in 2021 and the subsequent wheel bearing play in 2023 suggest the front end geometry is nearing the end of its service life. Furthermore, the offside front oil leak noted in 2022 requires close monitoring to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak given the high number of miles driven since that report.