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MV04 GEK

2004 Cadillac Escalade

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,465 mi
Last recorded136,465 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Cadillac Escalade59,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 GEK
MakeCadillac
ModelEscalade
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 127,505 miles

light corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 118,861 miles

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosion

vehicle been wax oiled underside

Nearside Front sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 114,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both sides deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,383 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,458 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,255 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 100,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,595 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,615 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,111 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Cadillac Escalade?

Based on 2,148 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
3,716
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
fog lamp not working 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
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MV04 GEK is a 2004 Cadillac Escalade in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Cadillac Escalade models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 59,320 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 Escalade fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV04 GEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Escalade typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Cadillac Escalade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV04 GEK is a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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