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Ford Transit

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,198 cc

LB52 AREMOT history

LB52 ARE is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,318 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ARE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ARE was last recorded at 174,318 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 8,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,848 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,470 miles
Average per year
11,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,318 miles
  • 2024 – 165,848 miles
  • 2023 – 159,523 miles
  • 2022 – 150,159 miles
  • 2021 – 142,614 miles
  • 2020 – 134,115 miles
  • 2019 – 115,122 miles
  • 2018 – 103,030 miles
  • 2017 – 89,758 miles
  • 2016 – 75,415 miles
  • 2015 – 59,731 miles
  • 2014 – 44,966 miles
  • 2013 – 30,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,318 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower bottom ball joints perishing
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion present

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken bringing light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,318 miles (+8,470)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,318 miles
    Test number
    616052834658
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower bottom ball joints perishing
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion present

  2. Pass165,848 miles (+323)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,848 miles
    Test number
    534975045655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken bringing light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjectors damp
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  3. Fail165,525 miles (+6,002)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,525 miles
    Test number
    566902250735
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quater (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quater (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken bringing light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjectors damp
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  4. Pass159,523 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,523 miles
    Test number
    658747512191
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,523 miles (+9,364)5 major1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,523 miles
    Test number
    655978844411
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,159 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,159 miles
    Test number
    308743974241
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front rack gators seeping

  7. Fail150,159 miles (+7,545)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,159 miles
    Test number
    164499484074
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing upper glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front rack gators seeping

  8. Pass142,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,614 miles
    Test number
    819053916976
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather slightly damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boots n/s and o/s (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail142,612 miles (+8,497)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,612 miles
    Test number
    770407644926
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather slightly damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boots n/s and o/s (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass134,115 miles (+6,948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    889686845972
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose by tank perished

  11. Pass127,167 miles (+12,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,167 miles
    Test number
    329333434415
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass115,122 miles (+12,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,122 miles
    Test number
    253451550767
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass103,030 miles (+13,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    635223755154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    463849716176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,758 miles (+14,343)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    611627656367
    • FailureCentral Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass75,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    944291422959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,415 miles (+15,684)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    266448967367
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass59,731 miles (+14,765)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,731 miles
    Test number
    125786055450
    • NoteKnocking in steering when rocked under load
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inop.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre uneven wear, out of shape.

  19. Pass44,966 miles (+14,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    338702564093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    945417363055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 ARE

Does LB52 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 ARE is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ARE?
The MOT on LB52 ARE is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 ARE done?
LB52 ARE was recorded at 174,318 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 11,294 miles a year.
Has LB52 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ARE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 ARE 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 LB52 ARE find?
LB52 ARE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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