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LJ05 ORK

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ORK
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 75,136 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,491 miles

Rear shocker weak

Fail 3 Dec 2018 64,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to n/s/f flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shocker weak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to n/s/f flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to n/s/f flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,629 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,629 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,254 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

Fail 14 Nov 2012 39,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,859 miles

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

slight wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,971 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,086 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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LJ05 ORK is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ05 ORK, 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 ORK is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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