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LJ55 FKA

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,142 mi
Last recorded34,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FKA
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,142 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SIDE PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 34,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer SIDE PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 29,873 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,559 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 28,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 26,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,266 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R TO N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 22,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,865 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 20,865 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 20,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,298 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,801 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 15,778 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,511 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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LJ55 FKA is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ55 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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