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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,198 cc

LB56 OBEMOT history

LB56 OBE is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 19 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
174,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 OBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 OBE was last recorded at 174,161 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 12,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,266 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,895 miles
Average per year
9,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,161 miles
  • 2024 – 161,266 miles
  • 2023 – 151,207 miles
  • 2022 – 140,748 miles
  • 2021 – 128,299 miles
  • 2020 – 115,039 miles
  • 2019 – 91,373 miles
  • 2018 – 79,021 miles
  • 2017 – 70,184 miles
  • 2016 – 62,118 miles
  • 2015 – 60,683 miles
  • 2014 – 54,403 miles
  • 2013 – 48,090 miles
  • 2012 – 41,902 miles
  • 2011 – 34,990 miles
  • 2010 – 28,304 miles
  • 2009 – 20,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,161 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas have poor repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,161 miles (+12,895)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,161 miles
    Test number
    885933987202
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas have poor repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,266 miles (+10,059)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,266 miles
    Test number
    666636197639
    • MinorRegistration 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,207 miles (+10,459)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,207 miles
    Test number
    105660596884
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass140,748 miles (+78)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,748 miles
    Test number
    225789777655
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail140,670 miles (+12,371)2 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,670 miles
    Test number
    830456112039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,299 miles (+13,260)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    548122220868
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on but pads all round ok
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wheel arch

  7. Pass115,039 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    122399747774
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail115,036 miles (+1,203)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    658999806165
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail113,833 miles (+22,460)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    920846865323
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,373 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    970046113397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail91,349 miles (+12,328)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    603910658945
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,021 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    482905619534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryManagement light staying on

  13. Fail78,938 miles (+8,754)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,938 miles
    Test number
    770958865504
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Pass70,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    449514702983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Fail70,184 miles (+8,066)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    766668743180
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  16. Pass62,118 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    107515513633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,683 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    300079535321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    238654504302
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,403 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    247024004324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,090 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    507737313389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,902 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    549897802318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,990 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    345273821371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,304 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    231923520324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,987 miles
    Test number
    662142429336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 OBE

Does LB56 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 OBE expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 OBE?
The MOT on LB56 OBE expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 OBE done?
LB56 OBE was recorded at 174,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 9,643 miles a year.
Has LB56 OBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 OBE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 OBE 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 OBE find?
LB56 OBE passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; 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, and 9 more.

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