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LJ05 OJD

2005 Cadillac Cts

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OJD
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 97,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 94,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,062 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,562 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,639 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

brake pads (rear) VERY low - advise strip and check

Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,028 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pads (front) very low

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,028 miles

brake pads (front) very low

o/s and n/s rear tyres approaching legal limit on treads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,137 miles

light scratch on windscreen

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes - metal sections

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,247 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

key in fuel cap

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear flexible pipes)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,556 miles

light scoring on o/s and n/s rear brake discs

slight damage to rear number plate

surface corrosion and light scoring on o/s and n/s front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,462 miles

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)

engine oil slightly over full

n/s/f washer jet partically blocked

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f and o/s/r inner of brake discs

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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LJ05 OJD is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ05 OJD, 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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LJ05 OJD is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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