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Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB55 VFUMOT history

LB55 VFU is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
173,239 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VFU
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 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VFU was last recorded at 173,239 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2019: 169,460 miles, lower than 170,458 miles on 16 Feb 2019.

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
172,479 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
760 miles
Average per year
9,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 173,239 miles
  • 2020 – 172,479 miles
  • 2019 – 169,460 miles
  • 2018 – 169,824 miles
  • 2017 – 158,821 miles
  • 2016 – 145,069 miles
  • 2015 – 131,126 miles
  • 2014 – 117,949 miles
  • 2013 – 109,875 miles
  • 2012 – 102,559 miles
  • 2011 – 82,962 miles
  • 2010 – 70,231 miles
  • 2009 – 51,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,239 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,239 miles (+760)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,239 miles
    Test number
    334830895616
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass172,479 miles (+3,019)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,479 miles
    Test number
    680729881034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass169,460 miles (-998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,460 miles
    Test number
    837270458507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,458 miles (+634)21 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,458 miles
    Test number
    817006571375
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel to sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel to sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Fail169,824 miles (+11,003)19 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,824 miles
    Test number
    390712970165
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panelto sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,821 miles (+13,752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    158,821 miles
    Test number
    983538749611
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass145,069 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,069 miles
    Test number
    155451583777
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNote.brake pipes greased

  8. Fail145,059 miles (+13,933)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,059 miles
    Test number
    945309969415
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNote.brake pipes greased

  9. Pass131,126 miles (+13,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,126 miles
    Test number
    589379363047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,949 miles (+8,074)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    987203444393
    • NoteBoth dide steps corroded underneath
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slight roughness on rotation

  11. Pass109,875 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    179306603300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,559 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,559 miles
    Test number
    458019232354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass102,559 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,559 miles
    Test number
    798989732356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,749 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    905529402082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    199302511416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,962 miles (+12,731)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    586592511008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass70,231 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    640969410047
    • NoteDrivers door check arm not retaining door.
    • NoteO/s reverse light bulb blown.

  18. Fail70,231 miles (+18,556)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    932969510060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteDrivers door check arm not retaining door.
    • NoteO/s reverse light bulb blown.

  19. Pass51,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    843651529012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,675 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    841460529005
    • FailureBody or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn to 2mm

Questions about LB55 VFU

Does LB55 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VFU expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VFU?
The MOT on LB55 VFU expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VFU done?
LB55 VFU was recorded at 173,239 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 9,441 miles a year.
Has LB55 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VFU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 VFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 VFU find?
LB55 VFU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 7 more.

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