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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

LB56 DDUMOT history

LB56 DDU is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
79,449 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DDU was last recorded at 79,449 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2020: 77,669 miles, lower than 77,838 miles on 2 Nov 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
79,322 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
3,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,449 miles
  • 2024 – 79,322 miles
  • 2023 – 79,319 miles
  • 2022 – 78,799 miles
  • 2021 – 78,395 miles
  • 2020 – 77,669 miles
  • 2019 – 77,838 miles
  • 2018 – 76,950 miles
  • 2017 – 76,042 miles
  • 2016 – 72,467 miles
  • 2015 – 66,271 miles
  • 2014 – 59,326 miles
  • 2013 – 53,430 miles
  • 2012 – 47,430 miles
  • 2011 – 41,968 miles
  • 2010 – 31,772 miles
  • 2009 – 23,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,449 miles (+127)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    120484873566
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,322 miles
    Test number
    737344810924
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,319 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    647528354596
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,319 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    303298417403
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,319 miles (+520)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    339413993149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,799 miles (+404)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    959265944968
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,395 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    685478353263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,385 miles (+716)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    784434598730
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,669 miles
    Test number
    789179341939
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail77,669 miles (-169)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,669 miles
    Test number
    495331994656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,838 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    279153635575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail77,381 miles (+431)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    724467867405
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass76,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    122800113833
    • AdvisoryFloor at sill showing corrosion

  14. Fail76,950 miles (+908)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    165071726780
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFloor at sill showing corrosion

  15. Pass76,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    723944548527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,042 miles (+3,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    285314332667
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass72,467 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    656362071945
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint is slightly worn Noisy (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Nearside (1.5.1c)

  18. Fail72,467 miles (+6,196)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    483667989691
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working Nearside (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint is slightly worn Noisy (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Nearside (1.5.1c)

  19. Pass66,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    208978135199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    319908435161
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass59,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    209500874096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,326 miles (+5,896)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    446279964021
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front bumper insecure

  23. Pass53,430 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    706412173012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass47,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    599004972014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,430 miles (+5,462)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    299973672002
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass41,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    915973371085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,968 miles (+10,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    535280771095
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass31,772 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,772 miles
    Test number
    980647260039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,743 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    153004360037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,533 miles
    Test number
    333507479087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 DDU

Does LB56 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 DDU expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DDU?
The MOT on LB56 DDU expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 DDU done?
LB56 DDU was recorded at 79,449 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 3,387 miles a year.
Has LB56 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DDU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 DDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 DDU find?
LB56 DDU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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