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MX55 OOW

2005 Cadillac Cts

Grey Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,624 mi
Last recorded93,624 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OOW
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,624 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle, particularly at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle, particularly at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator and fan insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,699 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x metal brake pipes from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front lower pipes at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at offside CAT to system jjoin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective bolts at CAT to exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 87,037 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 82,505 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle front bumper (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper control missing wipers work all the time (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has split in inner wall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,691 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 12,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,983 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 7,849 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside end nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding

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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MX55 OOW is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Grey with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MX55 OOW, 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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MX55 OOW is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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