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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

LB56 OLVMOT history

LB56 OLV is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
120,758 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 OLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 OLV was last recorded at 120,758 miles on 6 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2023: 120,758 miles, lower than 131,709 miles on 7 Dec 2022.

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
131,709 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Average per year
5,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,758 miles
  • 2022 – 131,709 miles
  • 2021 – 128,073 miles
  • 2020 – 123,070 miles
  • 2019 – 117,217 miles
  • 2018 – 110,324 miles
  • 2017 – 104,822 miles
  • 2016 – 97,833 miles
  • 2015 – 91,484 miles
  • 2014 – 85,560 miles
  • 2013 – 78,346 miles
  • 2012 – 69,827 miles
  • 2011 – 59,139 miles
  • 2010 – 49,156 miles
  • 2009 – 45,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,758 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,758 miles (-10,951)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    320983015591
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,709 miles
    Test number
    601990700404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,704 miles (+3,631)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    213936941309
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,073 miles
    Test number
    183894538340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail128,067 miles (+4,997)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,067 miles
    Test number
    479851109974
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ns drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    932711835328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,064 miles (+5,847)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,064 miles
    Test number
    670059794153
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass117,217 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,217 miles
    Test number
    517670858535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,851 miles (+6,527)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,851 miles
    Test number
    290904528001
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  10. Pass110,324 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,324 miles
    Test number
    852591581246
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail110,324 miles (+5,502)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,324 miles
    Test number
    850459098523
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass104,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,822 miles
    Test number
    185567175809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,822 miles (+6,989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,822 miles
    Test number
    619506033988
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass97,833 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    432434168324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,484 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    293906888911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass85,560 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,560 miles
    Test number
    905089684263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,346 miles (+8,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    705840183239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    289296782229
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail69,827 miles (+10,688)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    409306682206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass59,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    819587581253
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  21. Fail59,139 miles (+9,983)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    939657881242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  22. Pass49,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    263348380276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail49,156 miles (+3,897)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    450278380292
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass45,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    761949499242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,259 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    253696899216
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB56 OLV

Does LB56 OLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 OLV expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 OLV?
The MOT on LB56 OLV expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 OLV done?
LB56 OLV was recorded at 120,758 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
Has LB56 OLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 OLV has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 OLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 OLV find?
LB56 OLV failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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