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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 SFBMOT history

LB04 SFB is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
146,188 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SFB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SFB was last recorded at 146,188 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 14,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2017: 5,451 miles, lower than 92,135 miles on 6 Feb 2016.
  • 7 Apr 2021: 113,821 miles, lower than 201,460 miles on 3 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,153 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
14,035 miles
Average per year
5,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,188 miles
  • 2023 – 132,153 miles
  • 2022 – 124,050 miles
  • 2021 – 113,821 miles
  • 2020 – 133,925 miles
  • 2019 – 28,643 miles
  • 2018 – 18,693 miles
  • 2017 – 5,451 miles
  • 2016 – 92,135 miles
  • 2015 – 92,065 miles
  • 2013 – 90,937 miles
  • 2012 – 86,054 miles
  • 2011 – 77,332 miles
  • 2010 – 69,963 miles
  • 2009 – 60,380 miles
  • 2008 – 52,857 miles
  • 2007 – 46,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,188 miles (+14,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,188 miles
    Test number
    732646756509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,153 miles5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,153 miles
    Test number
    121854396191
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both fronts
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings / inner wheel arches, starting to corrode.

  3. Fail132,153 miles (+8,103)1 repaired5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,153 miles
    Test number
    341144307533
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both fronts
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings / inner wheel arches, starting to corrode.

  4. Pass124,050 miles (+10,229)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,050 miles
    Test number
    235228672416
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

  5. Pass113,821 miles (-87,639)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,821 miles
    Test number
    824288900407
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail201,460 miles1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,460 miles
    Test number
    972408661696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    406932256227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,925 miles (+105,282)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,925 miles
    Test number
    135903527371
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,643 miles (+9,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    558390127796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass18,693 miles (+13,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,693 miles
    Test number
    319185449989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass5,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    5,451 miles
    Test number
    180330101540
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating

  12. Fail5,451 miles (-86,684)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,451 miles
    Test number
    725689540734
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating

  13. Pass92,135 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    947708502343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,065 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    896308562337
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk insecure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills and inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575826305018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    568933605058
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass90,937 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    997931043306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail86,054 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,054 miles
    Test number
    495309522359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass86,054 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,054 miles
    Test number
    807269122313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,332 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    497021611348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear and outersills slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks,unable to see chords

  21. Fail77,326 miles (+7,363)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    528296601384
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear and outersills slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks,unable to see chords

  22. Pass69,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    262841600348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,963 miles (+9,583)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    421931200426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass60,380 miles (+7,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,380 miles
    Test number
    471604909338
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall.

  25. Pass52,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    860916608378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,857 miles (+5,943)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    980436408365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass46,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    481522707332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail46,914 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    910692907324
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 SFB

Does LB04 SFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 SFB expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SFB?
The MOT on LB04 SFB expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 SFB done?
LB04 SFB was recorded at 146,188 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 5,940 miles a year.
Has LB04 SFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SFB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 SFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 SFB find?
LB04 SFB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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