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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass156,049 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass109,608 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,608 miles
    Test number
    431130672935
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroding.
  12. 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
  13. Pass108,008 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,008 miles
    Test number
    966132851137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass107,994 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    157707853566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass99,215 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,215 miles
    Test number
    208885035124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass93,972 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    566446754197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Pass62,209 miles (+12,565)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,209 miles
    Test number
    537237511097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,644 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    704707800034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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