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LJ05 OJY

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,992 mi
Last recorded105,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 105,992 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,569 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 104,566 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,315 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 100,306 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,233 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,907 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,591 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,313 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,183 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 OJY is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 3,564cc 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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

LJ05 OJY is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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