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LJ55 PKU

2005 Cadillac Cts

Silver Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PKU
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,417 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 61,410 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,866 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 58,865 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,598 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 12 May 2017 57,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,489 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 35 19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,284 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Park brake travel long

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Park brake travel long

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,935 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pipe slightly insecure

we advise the n/s front tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 11 May 2010 26,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,905 miles

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

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 PKU is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Silver with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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