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LJ55 FHD

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,198 mi
Last recorded65,198 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FHD
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,198 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 65,198 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,286 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,565 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,055 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,055 miles

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.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,956 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,897 miles

offside and nearside front and rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LJ55 FHD is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 FHD, 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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LJ55 FHD is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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