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LJ55 PLO

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PLO
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,843 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil on power steering hose - unable to determine if there is a leak

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 71,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil on power steering hose - unable to determine if there is a leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,803 miles

Nearside CAT one bolt missing

Offside CAT both bolts missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 68,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside CAT one bolt missing

Offside CAT both bolts missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Bolt missing from CAT

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective front pipe fixing bolts to catalyst one missing and the other one weak with corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,845 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 48,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Tighten banjo bolt on calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,409 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,361 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, throgh support clip looks very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, throgh support clip looks very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,557 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 31,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,100 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 20,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,190 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PLO is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PLO, 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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LJ55 PLO is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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