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MX55 VBG

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,185 mi
Last recorded65,185 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 VBG
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 65,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 63,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 59,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,131 miles

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

slight oil leak underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,699 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 53,068 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,028 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corroded on the inner sides (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut on the side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,088 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 34,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,063 miles

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

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 VBG is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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