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LJ55 PNF

2005 Cadillac Cts

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PNF
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,498 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,349 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,848 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 48,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,759 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,697 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF brake starting to bind

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 32,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,986 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 19,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 4,822 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 PNF is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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