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LJ55 FHW

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,494 mi
Last recorded133,494 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FHW
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 133,494 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,866 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,539 miles

brake pipes greased over unable to check

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 1,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,054 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 6,048 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,018 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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LJ55 FHW is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ55 FHW, 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 LJ55 FHW registered?

LJ55 FHW is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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