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LJ55 PKE

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Silver Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,351 mi
Last recorded69,351 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PKE
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,755 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 51,997 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 51,997 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 49,909 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 49,908 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 47,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear. ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp bolt rusted through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower hose. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp bolt rusted through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower hose. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,956 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 42,519 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,955 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 8,836 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 PKE is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Silver with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PKE, 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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What year was LJ55 PKE registered?

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

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