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LJ05 UHU

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Red Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,934 mi
Last recorded144,934 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UHU
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 144,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 137,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 128,989 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 128,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,378 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,415 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,408 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,224 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,220 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,443 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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LJ05 UHU is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Red with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 44,362 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 General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 UHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ05 UHU is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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