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LJ05 UKD

2005 Cadillac Cts

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,738 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flange loose/defective

Fail 18 Jul 2024 86,723 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flange loose/defective

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 80,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,133 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 69,240 miles

slight leak nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

slight leak nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 49,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,522 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,847 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,974 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 26,974 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 22,777 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,656 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,868 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 UKD is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKD, 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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LJ05 UKD is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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