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FJ06 YBM

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,164 mi
Last recorded106,164 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 YBM
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 106,164 miles

BOTH front tyres perishing - shoulders worn... 2255017

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 106,163 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (8.2.3)

BOTH front tyres perishing - shoulders worn... 2255017

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ...PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ...PRS (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 98,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,081 miles

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes have slight play

nsf lower arm has slight movement In front bush

osf lower arm has slight play in ball joint

osf tyre has nail in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar (d) bushes have slight play

osf lower ball joint has slight play

osf tyre has nail in tread

Pass 5 May 2015 82,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both suspention arm have slight play

both top front suspention arms have slight play in ball joints

front brake pipe from abs pump corroded

slight knocking noise on road test.checked suspention but no excessive play at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both suspention arm have slight play

front brake pipe from abs pump corroded

slight knocking noise on road test.checked suspention but no excessive play at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slight wear on outer edges

Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,507 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,136 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,118 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,065 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 29,051 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,424 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 12,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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FJ06 YBM is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ06 YBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ06 YBM is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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