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LF05 FFW

2005 Cadillac Cts

Beige Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,430 mi
Last recorded30,430 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 FFW
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 30,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Propshaft flex coupling slightley deterioated

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

Fail 5 May 2022 30,424 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust front flange bolts corroded very thin, one broken

Gearbox cross member corroded holed

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 28,389 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,419 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 24,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,225 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,323 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 18,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,137 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Cts?

Based on 2,997 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
4,051
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
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LF05 FFW is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Beige with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Cadillac Cts models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Cadillac Cts fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 FFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Cts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Cadillac Cts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF05 FFW is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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