
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc
LB55 OLUMOT history
LB55 OLU is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 156,049 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 OLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 OLU was last recorded at 156,049 miles on 20 May 2026, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,266 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 783 miles
- Average per year
- 6,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,049 miles
- 2025 – 155,266 miles
- 2024 – 152,187 miles
- 2023 – 148,835 miles
- 2022 – 144,632 miles
- 2021 – 129,851 miles
- 2020 – 120,532 miles
- 2018 – 109,608 miles
- 2017 – 108,008 miles
- 2016 – 105,407 miles
- 2015 – 99,215 miles
- 2014 – 93,972 miles
- 2013 – 90,657 miles
- 2012 – 74,982 miles
- 2011 – 62,209 miles
- 2010 – 49,644 miles
- 2009 – 38,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal and front all underbody covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front outer sill area corrosion not in prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,049 miles (+783)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 156,049 miles
- Test number
- 479756466648
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal and front all underbody covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass155,266 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 155,266 miles
- Test number
- 743066847890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal
Fail155,266 miles (+3,079)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,266 miles
- Test number
- 152977934018
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal
Pass152,187 miles (+3,352)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 152,187 miles
- Test number
- 909013974673
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass148,835 miles (+4,203)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,835 miles
- Test number
- 927548222421
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,632 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 144,632 miles
- Test number
- 930448559621
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail144,632 miles (+14,781)5 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,632 miles
- Test number
- 474539018755
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,851 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 129,851 miles
- Test number
- 440025480913
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,851 miles (+9,319)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,851 miles
- Test number
- 350267951972
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,532 miles (+10,924)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 120,532 miles
- Test number
- 608498975462
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion under van
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside rear suspension around the leaf springs
- AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,608 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 109,608 miles
- Test number
- 431130672935
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroding.
Fail109,591 miles (+1,583)5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,591 miles
- Test number
- 869611326420
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door wont open from outside
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass108,008 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 108,008 miles
- Test number
- 966132851137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,994 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,994 miles
- Test number
- 424244293446
- FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to spring rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front of n/s/r wheel (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass107,994 miles (+2,587)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 107,994 miles
- Test number
- 157707853566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,407 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 105,407 miles
- Test number
- 688205767991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill area corrosion not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail105,387 miles (+6,172)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,387 miles
- Test number
- 548933705189
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill area corrosion not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass99,215 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,215 miles
- Test number
- 208885035124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,158 miles (+5,186)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,158 miles
- Test number
- 257773035142
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass93,972 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 93,972 miles
- Test number
- 566446754197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,657 miles (+5,600)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 90,657 miles
- Test number
- 999439823372
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth front disc worn but not weakend
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
Pass85,057 miles (+10,075)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 85,057 miles
- Test number
- 959065813086
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteFront bumper poor condition
Pass74,982 miles (+12,773)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 74,982 miles
- Test number
- 656781812053
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s door check strap missing
Pass62,209 miles (+12,565)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 62,209 miles
- Test number
- 537237511097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,644 miles (+10,843)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 49,644 miles
- Test number
- 704707800034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,801 miles
- Test number
- 870144419055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 OLU
- Does LB55 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OLU is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 OLU?
- The MOT on LB55 OLU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 OLU done?
- LB55 OLU was recorded at 156,049 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
- Has LB55 OLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 OLU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 OLU 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 LB55 OLU find?
- LB55 OLU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear corroded; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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