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LJ05 OJN

2005 Cadillac Cts

Silver Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,806 mi
Last recorded150,806 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OJN
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,806 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,329 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 146,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 136,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 124,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 86,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 86,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 79,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,256 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 46,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,156 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,156 miles

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

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 OJN is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Silver with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

LJ05 OJN is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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