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PS05 CAD

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Lpg 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS05 CAD
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,564cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both siudes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 94,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf/nsf inner side pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 87,570 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,226 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,220 miles

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,236 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,095 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,957 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 22,957 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 18,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,430 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 15,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 7,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,941 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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PS05 CAD is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 3,564cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PS05 CAD, 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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PS05 CAD is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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