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T55 CTS

2005 Cadillac Cts

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 CTS
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 79,858 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,178 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 77,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,807 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,530 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes showing corrosion

slight play in inner front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 55,428 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,266 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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T55 CTS is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Red 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 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 T55 CTS, 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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What year was T55 CTS registered?

T55 CTS is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is T55 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 CTS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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