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Ford Transit Connect

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

LB56 UBFMOT history

LB56 UBF is a red diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
169,582 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 UBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 UBF was last recorded at 169,582 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 10,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,479 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,103 miles
Average per year
9,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,582 miles
  • 2024 – 159,479 miles
  • 2022 – 154,248 miles
  • 2021 – 141,430 miles
  • 2020 – 127,945 miles
  • 2019 – 115,435 miles
  • 2018 – 103,309 miles
  • 2017 – 91,450 miles
  • 2016 – 77,355 miles
  • 2015 – 61,453 miles
  • 2014 – 58,739 miles
  • 2012 – 48,412 miles
  • 2011 – 45,022 miles
  • 2010 – 39,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill area corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill area corroded

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,582 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,582 miles
    Test number
    186486348945
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill area corroded

  2. Fail169,582 miles (+10,103)1 repaired1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,582 miles
    Test number
    990621888108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill area corroded

  3. Pass159,479 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,479 miles
    Test number
    641692268990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail159,479 miles (+5,231)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,479 miles
    Test number
    150396500717
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  5. Pass154,248 miles (+12,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,248 miles
    Test number
    386460843222
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass141,430 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    643612190426
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail141,428 miles (+13,483)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,428 miles
    Test number
    618022622393
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass127,945 miles (+12,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,945 miles
    Test number
    536307439668
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass115,435 miles (+12,126)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    508879134333
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer case poor condition

  10. Pass103,309 miles (+178)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    325754204947
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryEmission poor

  11. Fail103,131 miles (+11,681)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,131 miles
    Test number
    736434152579
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryEmission poor

  12. Pass91,450 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    691357153484
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion center outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  13. Fail91,449 miles (+14,094)4 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,449 miles
    Test number
    188746586571
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion center outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  14. Pass77,355 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    321924410446
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail77,222 miles (+15,769)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    104428162787
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass61,453 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,453 miles
    Test number
    676379775021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,739 miles
    Test number
    857784844285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    956430463233
    • NoteOffSide Rear Bumper End Cap Missing

  19. Pass48,412 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    657687972281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,022 miles (+5,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,022 miles
    Test number
    269446181203
    • NoteBoth rear bumper end caps missing, but no sharp edges. Lower front engine split, but engine secure in mounting. Clutch pedal rubber smooth.

  21. Pass39,112 miles (+9,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    401138380257
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

  22. Pass29,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    151761210040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail29,766 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    862771510092
    • Repaired at testNearside 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)

Questions about LB56 UBF

Does LB56 UBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 UBF expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 UBF?
The MOT on LB56 UBF expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 UBF done?
LB56 UBF was recorded at 169,582 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 9,277 miles a year.
Has LB56 UBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 UBF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 UBF 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 UBF find?
LB56 UBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 12 more.

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