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LJ55 PMU

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,834 mi
Last recorded57,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PMU
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 55,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 34,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 22,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & under tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 14,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & under tray fitted

wipers not tested

Pass 3 May 2016 14,023 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 14,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 May 2015 13,576 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,007 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Apr 2014 12,007 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 10,959 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 10,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,761 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 10,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 10,727 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

knock on o/s/r

Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,650 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 PMU is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

LJ55 PMU is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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