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Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

LB56 HWRMOT history

LB56 HWR is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 224,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
224,488 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 HWR
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 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 HWR was last recorded at 224,488 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,225 miles · 10 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,263 miles
Average per year
12,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,488 miles
  • 2023 – 222,225 miles
  • 2022 – 219,622 miles
  • 2021 – 218,600 miles
  • 2020 – 215,547 miles
  • 2019 – 187,976 miles
  • 2018 – 157,858 miles
  • 2017 – 132,011 miles
  • 2016 – 109,640 miles
  • 2015 – 80,207 miles
  • 2014 – 74,912 miles
  • 2013 – 65,998 miles
  • 2012 – 54,756 miles
  • 2011 – 46,574 miles
  • 2010 – 36,473 miles
  • 2009 – 26,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front catalyst down pipe slight blow from flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,488 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    224,488 miles
    Test number
    602412009262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass222,225 miles (+2,603)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    222,225 miles
    Test number
    338986727201
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass219,622 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    219,622 miles
    Test number
    371879026869
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass218,600 miles (+3,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    218,600 miles
    Test number
    656877608179
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody repairs covered in undeseal

  5. Pass215,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    215,547 miles
    Test number
    559622056800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail215,547 miles (+82)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,547 miles
    Test number
    836737181293
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail215,465 miles (+27,489)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,465 miles
    Test number
    116431094180
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault bRAKE WARNING LAMP ON IN CAB (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fRONT FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass187,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    187,976 miles
    Test number
    172957634965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front catalyst down pipe slight blow from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail187,976 miles (+30,118)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,976 miles
    Test number
    975995567862
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front catalyst down pipe slight blow from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass157,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,858 miles
    Test number
    999365826144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,858 miles (+25,847)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,858 miles
    Test number
    126287005854
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets inoperative (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass132,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    278848623716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,011 miles (+22,371)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    649488080250
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass109,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    306624415481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,640 miles (+29,433)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    320725195822
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass80,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,207 miles
    Test number
    259979855049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,207 miles (+5,295)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,207 miles
    Test number
    967168855023
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass74,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    478425794051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,912 miles (+8,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    107155694457
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass65,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    437193203150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail65,998 miles (+11,242)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    788873403138
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    326952902105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,756 miles (+8,182)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    496602502125
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  24. Pass46,574 miles (+10,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    225694971427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass36,473 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,473 miles
    Test number
    501832570106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,738 miles
    Test number
    130198279170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 HWR

Does LB56 HWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 HWR expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 HWR?
The MOT on LB56 HWR expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 HWR done?
LB56 HWR was recorded at 224,488 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 12,672 miles a year.
Has LB56 HWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 HWR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 HWR 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 HWR find?
LB56 HWR passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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