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LJ55 PLZ

2005 Cadillac Cts

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,376 mi
Last recorded115,376 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,376 miles

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

Front Washers Weak. Provide enough water to screen

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,806 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 110,805 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,628 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 83,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,235 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,610 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,618 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,995 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall cords not showing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,002 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 PLZ is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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