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LJ55 PLU

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PLU
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly sticking

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

nearside and offside front to rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,171 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,165 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 73,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 69,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,343 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on insides

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on insides

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,164 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,079 miles

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 PLU is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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