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RX55 VJA

2005 General Motors Cadillac

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,506 mi
Last recorded52,506 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 General Motors Cadillac44,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VJA
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,506 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 52,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,659 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 47,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,236 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 42,236 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 36,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,449 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 25,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 19,845 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,944 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 8,222 miles

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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RX55 VJA is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX55 VJA, 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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What year was RX55 VJA registered?

RX55 VJA is a 2005 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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