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LJ55 FJP

2005 Cadillac Cts

Grey Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FJP
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,543 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 85,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,342 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,871 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 82,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pads appear worn

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,239 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 77,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,377 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 72,373 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,910 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,319 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,320 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)

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 FJP is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Grey with a 3,564cc 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 LJ55 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

LJ55 FJP is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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