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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB56 ARUMOT history

LB56 ARU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
192,738 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ARU was last recorded at 192,738 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,007 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
7,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,738 miles
  • 2023 – 190,007 miles
  • 2022 – 187,156 miles
  • 2021 – 183,837 miles
  • 2020 – 180,062 miles
  • 2019 – 176,741 miles
  • 2018 – 172,828 miles
  • 2017 – 168,743 miles
  • 2016 – 164,244 miles
  • 2015 – 159,642 miles
  • 2014 – 154,549 miles
  • 2013 – 144,596 miles
  • 2012 – 135,076 miles
  • 2011 – 126,935 miles
  • 2010 – 102,446 miles
  • 2009 – 75,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,738 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass192,738 miles (+2,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,738 miles
    Test number
    638808298637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass190,007 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,007 miles
    Test number
    569060681247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail190,004 miles (+2,848)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,004 miles
    Test number
    391040578326
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass187,156 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,156 miles
    Test number
    177809878630
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear bumper end cap missing

  5. Fail187,151 miles (+3,314)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,151 miles
    Test number
    727960523328
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear bumper end cap missing

  6. Pass183,837 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,837 miles
    Test number
    803650424082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail183,679 miles (+3,617)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,679 miles
    Test number
    281039054369
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass180,062 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,062 miles
    Test number
    777894048260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail180,058 miles (+3,317)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,058 miles
    Test number
    862564468632
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass176,741 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,741 miles
    Test number
    354993277627
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail176,737 miles (+3,909)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,737 miles
    Test number
    952055379607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass172,828 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    172,828 miles
    Test number
    228587172590
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  13. Fail172,822 miles (+4,079)11 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,822 miles
    Test number
    625559648943
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  14. Pass168,743 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    168,743 miles
    Test number
    255912004725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail168,737 miles (+4,493)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,737 miles
    Test number
    502728031101
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass164,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    164,244 miles
    Test number
    188218175894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail164,244 miles (+4,602)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,244 miles
    Test number
    766524478520
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass159,642 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    159,642 miles
    Test number
    319156560435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,549 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    154,549 miles
    Test number
    297060814339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,596 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,596 miles
    Test number
    596142213300
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail144,519 miles (+9,443)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    279518103372
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail135,076 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,076 miles
    Test number
    128083212337
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass135,076 miles (+8,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,076 miles
    Test number
    248943612342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass126,935 miles (+24,489)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,935 miles
    Test number
    569905281290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,446 miles (+27,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    381589990295
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass75,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,407 miles
    Test number
    363983399436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about LB56 ARU

Does LB56 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ARU expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ARU?
The MOT on LB56 ARU expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ARU done?
LB56 ARU was recorded at 192,738 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 7,826 miles a year.
Has LB56 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ARU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 ARU 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 LB56 ARU find?
LB56 ARU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four; corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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