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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

LS56 BLJMOT history

LS56 BLJ is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

LS56 BLJ blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,527 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BLJ was last recorded at 148,527 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 6,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2020: 113,771 miles, lower than 159,430 miles on 29 May 2019.

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
142,525 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,002 miles
Average per year
7,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,527 miles
  • 2024 – 142,525 miles
  • 2023 – 132,866 miles
  • 2022 – 123,224 miles
  • 2021 – 123,037 miles
  • 2020 – 113,791 miles
  • 2019 – 159,430 miles
  • 2018 – 146,965 miles
  • 2017 – 141,183 miles
  • 2016 – 132,260 miles
  • 2014 – 106,363 miles
  • 2013 – 89,946 miles
  • 2012 – 79,729 miles
  • 2011 – 65,494 miles
  • 2010 – 50,208 miles
  • 2009 – 37,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,527 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,527 miles (+6,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,527 miles
    Test number
    758301197465
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,525 miles (+9,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,525 miles
    Test number
    899323457268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,866 miles (+9,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    913834855257
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,224 miles (+187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,224 miles
    Test number
    423704433541
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 195-70-15c (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,037 miles (+9,246)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    668205752971
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,791 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,791 miles
    Test number
    843699830011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,771 miles (-45,659)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    697841584086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,430 miles (+12,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,430 miles
    Test number
    202134147132
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  9. Pass146,965 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,965 miles
    Test number
    223729216486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,183 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,183 miles
    Test number
    976409540723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass132,260 miles (+25,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,260 miles
    Test number
    873461120732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    625157114352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,363 miles (+16,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    759687814384
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  14. Pass89,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    166813213333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,946 miles (+10,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    987323513393
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail79,729 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    309185102335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass79,729 miles (+14,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    466155702398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,494 miles (+15,286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    717214801382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,208 miles (+12,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    971526900393
    • NoteScreen damage on limit

  20. Pass37,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    144664719367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,925 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    290664919301
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LS56 BLJ

Does LS56 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BLJ expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BLJ?
The MOT on LS56 BLJ expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BLJ done?
LS56 BLJ was recorded at 148,527 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 7,201 miles a year.
Has LS56 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BLJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS56 BLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 BLJ find?
LS56 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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