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LJ05 UHO

2005 Cadillac Cts

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UHO
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,384 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leaking from bottom of radiator

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,279 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 72,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes above steering rack oily (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,480 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,089 miles

advise park brake adjustment

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

unale to clearly see rear brake pad thickness but they appear to be wearing thin

Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise park brake adjustment

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

unale to clearly see rear brake pad thickness but they appear to be wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,655 miles

nsf outer face of brake disc corroded and pitted in places.

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2010 22,564 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf outer face of brake disc corroded and pitted in places.

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 2,926 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 2,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UHO is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Black with a 2,792cc petrol 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 LJ05 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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