Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc
LX56 FMAMOT history
LX56 FMA is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 5 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 180,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 180,756 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 FMA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 5 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX56 FMA was last recorded at 180,756 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,948 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,808 miles
- Average per year
- 8,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,756 miles
- 2025 – 178,948 miles
- 2024 – 176,453 miles
- 2023 – 170,476 miles
- 2022 – 157,101 miles
- 2021 – 138,532 miles
- 2020 – 127,141 miles
- 2019 – 112,804 miles
- 2018 – 108,263 miles
- 2017 – 101,554 miles
- 2016 – 97,577 miles
- 2015 – 90,405 miles
- 2014 – 81,563 miles
- 2013 – 71,212 miles
- 2012 – 60,145 miles
- 2011 – 46,552 miles
- 2010 – 37,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail180,756 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight fadded but still got a pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUnderbody starting to corrode
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail180,756 miles (+1,808)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,756 miles
- Test number
- 167359782226
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight fadded but still got a pattern
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody starting to corrode
Pass178,948 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 178,948 miles
- Test number
- 600498402229
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnerbody and sills corroded
Fail178,948 miles (+2,495)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,948 miles
- Test number
- 894773362115
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnerbody and sills corroded
Pass176,453 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 176,453 miles
- Test number
- 518017976301
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail176,443 miles (+5,967)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,443 miles
- Test number
- 903516483287
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass170,476 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 170,476 miles
- Test number
- 483365537198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail170,474 miles (+13,373)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,474 miles
- Test number
- 923645723061
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass157,101 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 157,101 miles
- Test number
- 189646085870
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter both sills corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail157,101 miles (+18,569)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,101 miles
- Test number
- 264216285035
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter both sills corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,532 miles (+11,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 138,532 miles
- Test number
- 979310467101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear doors doorstep is corroded through and holed underneath and front
Pass127,141 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 127,141 miles
- Test number
- 356026036715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,133 miles (+14,329)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,133 miles
- Test number
- 740588097394
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,804 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,804 miles
- Test number
- 132165776930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,778 miles (+4,515)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,778 miles
- Test number
- 194819859945
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,263 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,263 miles
- Test number
- 204308856011
- AdvisoryRear upper lamp not working
Fail108,263 miles (+6,709)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,263 miles
- Test number
- 466915095737
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear upper lamp not working
Pass101,554 miles (+3,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,554 miles
- Test number
- 669930117196
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
Pass97,577 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 97,577 miles
- Test number
- 675722736841
- AdvisoryBoth Rear brake pipes (front to rear) Have corrosion.
- AdvisoryExhaust rubber missing - still secure
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked - still visible (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - bald worn on edge - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 3m tyre - cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 195 65 R15 91t
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - cracking - no cords shown at time of test - (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack zone a (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySills have corrosion
Fail97,577 miles (+7,172)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,577 miles
- Test number
- 777958204209
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth Rear brake pipes (front to rear) Have corrosion.
- AdvisoryExhaust rubber missing - still secure
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked - still visible (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - bald worn on edge - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 3m tyre - cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 195 65 R15 91t
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - cracking - no cords shown at time of test - (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack zone a (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySills have corrosion
Pass90,405 miles (+8,842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 90,405 miles
- Test number
- 775565815081
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,563 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,563 miles
- Test number
- 919304134071
- NoteExhaust mount rubber missing but still secure as supported by rubber mount on the other side.
- NoteNearside rear door won't open from inside.
- NoteOffside rear has slight bind.
- NoteOil leak
Fail81,563 miles (+10,351)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,563 miles
- Test number
- 516014934081
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust mount rubber missing but still secure as supported by rubber mount on the other side.
- NoteNearside rear door won't open from inside.
- NoteOffside rear has slight bind.
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 71,212 miles
- Test number
- 136417113456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,212 miles (+11,067)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,212 miles
- Test number
- 899617613086
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteHigh level stop light not working
Pass60,145 miles (+13,593)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 60,145 miles
- Test number
- 115187322057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,552 miles (+9,107)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 46,552 miles
- Test number
- 986396521054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 37,445 miles
- Test number
- 992403820063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,445 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,445 miles
- Test number
- 633742720002
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about LX56 FMA
- Does LX56 FMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX56 FMA expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 FMA?
- The MOT on LX56 FMA expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX56 FMA done?
- LX56 FMA was recorded at 180,756 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,861 miles a year.
- Has LX56 FMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 FMA has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX56 FMA 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 LX56 FMA find?
- LX56 FMA failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear leaf spring fractured, and 7 more.
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