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LJ55 WTG

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Grey Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,829 mi
Last recorded117,829 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 WTG
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,829 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 117,829 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2020 117,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,495 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,491 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 92,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,079 miles

both rear tyres outer edges wearing low

engine management light illuminated

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer edges wearing low

engine management light illuminated

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,703 miles

Engine management light (EML) illuminated

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,522 miles

Eml light on

front brake pads approaching legal limit

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,701 miles

dash lights inoperative when lights are on

rear fog warning light dim

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,617 miles

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,no cords or ply showing at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,617 miles

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

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,no cords or ply showing at time of test

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 WTG is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Grey with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTG, 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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LJ55 WTG is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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