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LJ55 FJF

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,064 mi
Last recorded42,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FJF
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,539 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 14,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008

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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LJ55 FJF is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ55 FJF, 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 LJ55 FJF registered?

LJ55 FJF is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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