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DK53 FXY

2004 Cadillac Escalade

Black Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,469 mi
Last recorded86,469 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Cadillac Escalade59,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FXY
MakeCadillac
ModelEscalade
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,469 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both lpg tank corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,460 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both lpg tank corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Passenger side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,512 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 59,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension seems to be riding on bumpstops

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,459 miles

Both front brake discs are starting to pit.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,459 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Both front brake discs are starting to pit.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,667 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Escalade?

Based on 2,148 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
3,716
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
fog lamp not working 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
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DK53 FXY is a 2004 Cadillac Escalade in Black with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Cadillac Escalade models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Cadillac Escalade fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 FXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Escalade typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Cadillac Escalade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK53 FXY is a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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