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Ford S-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LB56 HBZMOT history

LB56 HBZ is a black diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
186,720 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HBZ was last recorded at 186,720 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,712 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,720 miles
  • 2023 – 174,819 miles
  • 2022 – 159,054 miles
  • 2020 – 149,664 miles
  • 2019 – 145,093 miles
  • 2017 – 133,687 miles
  • 2016 – 124,793 miles
  • 2015 – 112,064 miles
  • 2014 – 97,526 miles
  • 2013 – 86,386 miles
  • 2012 – 73,914 miles
  • 2011 – 59,707 miles
  • 2010 – 48,358 miles
  • 2009 – 40,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,720 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,720 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,720 miles
    Test number
    767218942932
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail186,712 miles (+11,893)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,712 miles
    Test number
    636622331617
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass174,819 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    174,819 miles
    Test number
    890000134748
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail174,815 miles (+15,761)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,815 miles
    Test number
    156019084617
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,054 miles (+6,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,054 miles
    Test number
    832385609691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  6. Fail153,054 miles (+3,390)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    561111859012
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH! (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH! (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  7. Pass149,664 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,664 miles
    Test number
    698042918067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,093 miles (+11,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,093 miles
    Test number
    854953875303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass133,687 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    511049032089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light lens cracked

  10. Fail133,686 miles (+8,893)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    985597306112
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatsheild insecure

  11. Pass124,793 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,793 miles
    Test number
    979799011048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,764 miles (+12,700)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    113948674667
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,064 miles (+14,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    999731295736
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor in places.

  14. Pass97,526 miles (+11,140)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    448642654348
    • NoteFront discs corroded and pads getting low

  15. Pass86,386 miles (+12,472)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    285283733380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre brake light inop.

  16. Fail73,914 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    155187012314
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,914 miles (+14,207)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    218147912368
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,707 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    618034011314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,358 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    193503440377
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass48,358 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    344463240390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,139 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    714625849352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,138 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,138 miles
    Test number
    472314749368
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 HBZ

Does LB56 HBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 HBZ expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HBZ?
The MOT on LB56 HBZ expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 HBZ done?
LB56 HBZ was recorded at 186,720 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 10,117 miles a year.
Has LB56 HBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HBZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 HBZ 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 HBZ find?
LB56 HBZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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