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LJ05 OJB

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,585 mi
Last recorded33,585 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OJB
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 33,585 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,258 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 32,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened OS and NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,289 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 32,287 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,203 miles

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

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

general front suspension and steering corrosion

general rear suspension corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 32,203 miles

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

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

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

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

general front suspension and steering corrosion

general rear suspension corrosion

one bolt on nearside front exhaust join corroded and snapped

remainder of front exhaust join bolts badly corroded

service stability displayed

tyre check displayed

Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general front suspension corrosion

one exhaust bolt snapped on nearside join and remainder of bolts badly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 31,988 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure link rod snapped (3.4.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general front suspension corrosion

one exhaust bolt snapped on nearside join and remainder of bolts badly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

general suspension corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 30,858 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

general suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,758 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general suspension corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,758 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,148 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 30,148 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,053 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers smeary

slight corrosion to metal brake and fuel pipes at centre of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2012 24,053 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers smeary

slight corrosion to metal brake and fuel pipes at centre of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,141 miles

engine management light on

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty

discs rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,141 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty

discs rusty

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,714 miles

E.M.L on

battery keeps going flat

fr discs corroded

fr pads low? (poss on scrapers-brake check recommended)

rear pads low? (poss on scrapers-brake check recommended)

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,635 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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LJ05 OJB is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ05 OJB, 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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LJ05 OJB is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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