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LJ05 OJZ

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OJZ
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front (inner wheel arch cover) Tyre sign off fouling a part of the vehicle

offside front (bottom mounting missing 1 out off 4) Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing

offside front (inner wheel arch cover) Tyre sign off fouling a part of the vehicle

offside rear (been repaired) Road wheel weld inner rim edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front (inner wheel arch cover) Tyre sign off fouling a part of the vehicle

offside front (bottom mounting missing 1 out off 4) Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing

offside front (inner wheel arch cover) Tyre sign off fouling a part of the vehicle

offside rear (been repaired) Road wheel weld inner rim edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,518 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,323 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 OJZ is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

LJ05 OJZ is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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