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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

LB05 HGUMOT history

LB05 HGU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 26 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
158,585 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HGU was last recorded at 158,585 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 10,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,164 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10,421 miles
Average per year
7,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,585 miles
  • 2024 – 148,164 miles
  • 2023 – 144,435 miles
  • 2022 – 137,818 miles
  • 2021 – 127,959 miles
  • 2020 – 120,376 miles
  • 2019 – 111,755 miles
  • 2018 – 103,868 miles
  • 2017 – 97,019 miles
  • 2016 – 92,160 miles
  • 2015 – 88,321 miles
  • 2014 – 81,601 miles
  • 2013 – 73,741 miles
  • 2012 – 65,509 miles
  • 2011 – 57,366 miles
  • 2010 – 44,861 miles
  • 2009 – 31,922 miles
  • 2008 – 22,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,585 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,585 miles (+10,421)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,585 miles
    Test number
    431323388607
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass148,164 miles (+3,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,164 miles
    Test number
    346003674993
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass144,435 miles (+6,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,435 miles
    Test number
    222419655684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass137,818 miles (+9,859)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,818 miles
    Test number
    768380907062
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass127,959 miles (+7,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,959 miles
    Test number
    960490323369
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass120,376 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    974873613709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,755 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    111,755 miles
    Test number
    406804306212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,868 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    965797230857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,019 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    747490618424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    633288460783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,160 miles (+3,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    529793801110
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail88,321 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    167989815109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass88,321 miles (+6,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,321 miles
    Test number
    248179415175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass81,601 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    259312924191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail81,601 miles (+7,860)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    445492724166
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass73,741 miles (+8,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    535042593053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass65,509 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    707893292092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake only just met the front brake imbalance front brake requires service .
  18. Fail65,509 miles (+8,143)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    107113192061
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass57,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    738192191036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,366 miles (+12,505)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    748601391030
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass44,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    343236010192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail44,861 miles (+12,939)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    940396110180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass31,922 miles (+9,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    203188399061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass22,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    173127328190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HGU

Does LB05 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 HGU expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HGU?
The MOT on LB05 HGU expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 HGU done?
LB05 HGU was recorded at 158,585 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 7,888 miles a year.
Has LB05 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 HGU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 HGU find?
LB05 HGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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