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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LB55 RECMOT history

LB55 REC is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
167,322 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 REC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 REC was last recorded at 167,322 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,320 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,322 miles
  • 2023 – 163,000 miles
  • 2022 – 158,590 miles
  • 2021 – 153,940 miles
  • 2019 – 148,577 miles
  • 2018 – 135,002 miles
  • 2017 – 128,084 miles
  • 2016 – 103,760 miles
  • 2015 – 82,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,322 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,322 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,322 miles
    Test number
    815823419388
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,320 miles (+4,320)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,320 miles
    Test number
    621591806574
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle @35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass163,000 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,000 miles
    Test number
    881583871843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,999 miles (+4,409)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,999 miles
    Test number
    925127850685
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing Temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  5. Pass158,590 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,590 miles
    Test number
    201591227012
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail158,514 miles (+4,574)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,514 miles
    Test number
    122107216886
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,940 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    591975582816
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail153,936 miles (+5,359)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,936 miles
    Test number
    159741851410
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,577 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,577 miles
    Test number
    853229445552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail148,575 miles (+13,573)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,575 miles
    Test number
    561572643553
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  11. Pass135,002 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    540660133576
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs surfaces becoming worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail134,989 miles (+6,905)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,989 miles
    Test number
    396212192139
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,084 miles
    Test number
    571149688155
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator on dash.

  14. Fail128,084 miles (+24,324)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,084 miles
    Test number
    805532703401
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass103,760 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    672884163991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Fail103,759 miles (+20,883)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    229134683714
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDampness around both rear hub seal
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tail lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  17. Pass82,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    941063682863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 REC

Does LB55 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 REC expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 REC?
The MOT on LB55 REC expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 REC done?
LB55 REC was recorded at 167,322 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 8,755 miles a year.
Has LB55 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 REC has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 REC 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 REC find?
LB55 REC passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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