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LJ55 PSO

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PSO
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,694 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 59,694 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 59,597 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,256 miles

Front Washers leaking.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,840 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake hoses condition cannot be assessed due to shieving

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,840 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake hoses condition cannot be assessed due to shieving

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,301 miles

Nearside nsr tyre has nail in shoulder

Offside osr tyre tread low

both door mirrors cracked

engine fault light showing on dash

Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside nsr tyre has nail in shoulder

Offside osr tyre tread low

both door mirrors cracked

engine fault light showing on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,013 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,323 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,964 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,607 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,386 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 PSO is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PSO, 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 PSO is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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