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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

LB56 HWGMOT history

LB56 HWG is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
140,621 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HWG
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
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HWG was last recorded at 140,621 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2016: 98,074 miles, lower than 760,201 miles on 8 Feb 2015.

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
140,619 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,621 miles
  • 2024 – 140,565 miles
  • 2023 – 135,323 miles
  • 2022 – 131,209 miles
  • 2021 – 128,155 miles
  • 2019 – 122,794 miles
  • 2018 – 118,470 miles
  • 2017 – 112,202 miles
  • 2016 – 98,074 miles
  • 2015 – 760,201 miles
  • 2014 – 67,970 miles
  • 2013 – 59,905 miles
  • 2012 – 51,254 miles
  • 2011 – 40,981 miles
  • 2010 – 31,687 miles
  • 2009 – 22,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,621 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRepairs heavily covered

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,621 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,621 miles
    Test number
    884781943123
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRepairs heavily covered

  2. Fail140,619 miles (+54)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,619 miles
    Test number
    220590958989
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside and offside leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,565 miles (+5,242)1 dangerous9 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,565 miles
    Test number
    609281099592
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lenses poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,323 miles (+4,114)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    749934258308
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,209 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,209 miles
    Test number
    345506984295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,155 miles (+5,361)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,155 miles
    Test number
    719782263924
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass122,794 miles (+4,324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,794 miles
    Test number
    208299529433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass118,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    318921163185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail118,470 miles (+6,268)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    294638699145
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached split (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged nail in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached split (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass112,202 miles (+14,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,202 miles
    Test number
    956554233493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    816050707770
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail98,074 miles (-662,127)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    194487612587
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass760,201 miles (+692,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    760,201 miles
    Test number
    748009735014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,970 miles (+8,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    886407134001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,905 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    118488433451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,254 miles (+10,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    898458542030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,981 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,981 miles
    Test number
    837551141003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,687 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    100500040020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,550 miles
    Test number
    162140659073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,550 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,550 miles
    Test number
    211119949043
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 HWG

Does LB56 HWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 HWG expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HWG?
The MOT on LB56 HWG expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 HWG done?
LB56 HWG was recorded at 140,621 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 7,122 miles a year.
Has LB56 HWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HWG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 HWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 HWG find?
LB56 HWG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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