Ford Transit Connect
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc
LS56 CBUMOT history
LS56 CBU is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 227,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 227,953 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 CBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 CBU was last recorded at 227,953 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 226,293 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,660 miles
- Average per year
- 9,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 227,953 miles
- 2025 – 226,293 miles
- 2024 – 224,718 miles
- 2023 – 222,460 miles
- 2022 – 220,301 miles
- 2021 – 218,212 miles
- 2020 – 217,044 miles
- 2019 – 214,408 miles
- 2018 – 209,634 miles
- 2017 – 202,826 miles
- 2016 – 197,021 miles
- 2010 – 118,883 miles
- 2009 – 78,574 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,953 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTowbar corroded
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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,953 miles (+1,660)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 227,953 miles
- Test number
- 757123723135
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTowbar corroded
Pass226,293 miles (+1,575)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 226,293 miles
- Test number
- 239681363047
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat rail fixed
Pass224,718 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 224,718 miles
- Test number
- 906237142208
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail224,717 miles (+2,257)6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,717 miles
- Test number
- 738830429820
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass222,460 miles (+2,159)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 222,460 miles
- Test number
- 184241858775
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r abs wire loose on bracket
Pass220,301 miles (+2,089)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 220,301 miles
- Test number
- 393209289319
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass218,212 miles (+1,168)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 218,212 miles
- Test number
- 340183313040
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass217,044 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 217,044 miles
- Test number
- 362980767556
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail216,962 miles (+2,554)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,962 miles
- Test number
- 897490992014
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass214,408 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 214,408 miles
- Test number
- 725517515840
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass209,634 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 209,634 miles
- Test number
- 591544050443
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWear in steering rack joints
Fail209,634 miles (+6,808)10 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,634 miles
- Test number
- 102526969330
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWear in steering rack joints
Pass202,826 miles (+5,805)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 202,826 miles
- Test number
- 779457601637
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryO/s steering rack end at wear limit
- AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight fluid seepage from powersteering
Pass197,021 miles (+78,138)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 197,021 miles
- Test number
- 507810014730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,883 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 118,883 miles
- Test number
- 114230750221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,881 miles (+40,307)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,881 miles
- Test number
- 314776240453
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,574 miles
- Test number
- 564410789262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 CBU
- Does LS56 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 CBU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 CBU?
- The MOT on LS56 CBU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 CBU done?
- LS56 CBU was recorded at 227,953 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,127 miles a year.
- Has LS56 CBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 CBU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 CBU 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 LS56 CBU find?
- LS56 CBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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