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LJ05 OJG

2005 Cadillac Cts

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,004 mi
Last recorded94,004 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OJG
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - both of. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 93,967 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - both of. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 84,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 74,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 58,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 57,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,539 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 33,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,551 miles

Both rear tyres becomming slightly perished

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,639 miles

all brake disc slightly pitted

all tyres slightly age cracked

n/s/f tyres slightly low on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,126 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 22,682 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 22,680 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 18,349 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 14,518 miles

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

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 OJG is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ05 OJG, 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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What year was LJ05 OJG registered?

LJ05 OJG is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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