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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB55 VBFMOT history

LB55 VBF is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
141,910 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VBF
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
24 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VBF was last recorded at 141,910 miles on 16 May 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2021: 137,657 miles, lower than 144,344 miles on 11 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,876 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
7,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,910 miles
  • 2024 – 141,454 miles
  • 2023 – 141,027 miles
  • 2022 – 139,845 miles
  • 2021 – 137,657 miles
  • 2020 – 144,344 miles
  • 2019 – 142,758 miles
  • 2017 – 67,112 miles
  • 2015 – 61,223 miles
  • 2014 – 54,394 miles
  • 2013 – 47,217 miles
  • 2012 – 38,120 miles
  • 2011 – 31,853 miles
  • 2010 – 27,905 miles
  • 2009 – 21,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,910 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various plates underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,910 miles (+34)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,910 miles
    Test number
    724795023951
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various plates underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,876 miles (+422)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,876 miles
    Test number
    850992387711
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various plates underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    247098503259
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,454 miles (+427)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    445698011437
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,027 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,027 miles
    Test number
    487127031236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll repairs covered with underseal and paint

  6. Fail141,026 miles (+1,181)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,026 miles
    Test number
    431453520410
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded back panel (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded back panel (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,845 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,845 miles
    Test number
    292141639230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,845 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,845 miles
    Test number
    385737231838
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached back pannel (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    967394996615
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail137,657 miles (-6,687)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    757710957442
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step under (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,344 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,344 miles
    Test number
    347718378651
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer

  12. Fail144,344 miles (+1,586)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,344 miles
    Test number
    773990461363
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass142,758 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    123819905446
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded in various areas
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail142,758 miles1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    328163937310
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded in various areas
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    419791297986
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    173559112378
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass67,112 miles (+5,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    630170799969
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass61,223 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    488129380179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,200 miles (+6,806)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    217637815093
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,394 miles (+7,177)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    306667434076
    • NoteN/s inner sill corroded but not structural
    • NoteN/s rear bumper corner missing
    • NoteO/s inner sill corroded but not structural

  21. Pass47,217 miles (+9,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,217 miles
    Test number
    555146053079
    • NoteNearside rear 1/4 bumper missing

  22. Pass38,120 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    817079332095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,853 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,853 miles
    Test number
    925243041080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,905 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,905 miles
    Test number
    570942440032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,347 miles
    Test number
    181127859015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VBF

Does LB55 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VBF expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VBF?
The MOT on LB55 VBF expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VBF done?
LB55 VBF was recorded at 141,910 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 7,435 miles a year.
Has LB55 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VBF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 VBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 VBF find?
LB55 VBF passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front coil spring worn both; integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various plates underside, and 5 more.

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