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LJ55 FHV

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 2587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FHV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,718 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads quite worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pads and discs quite worn

Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,263 miles

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

f/discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,125 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 FHV is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 2,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 FHV registered?

LJ55 FHV is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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