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LB56 NXG

2006 Ford Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,698 mi
Last recorded147,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Van92,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 NXG
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 147,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing loose 1 front nut won't tighten (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2024 145,402 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 145,402 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back bumper corroded

under body surface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,292 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER D BUSH MOUNTINGS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S REAR TO FLEX. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S OUTER SILL UNDER PASSENGER DOOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 135,292 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached O/S FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER D BUSH MOUNTINGS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S REAR TO FLEX. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S OUTER SILL UNDER PASSENGER DOOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 126,367 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings o/s/f link arm excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 108,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE PIPE ACROSS ACROSS REAR AXLE TO O/S AND N/S FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak REAR OF ENGINE ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s sill advise repairs at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,330 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 89,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,172 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 55,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,353 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,111 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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LB56 NXG is a 2006 Ford Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Ford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 92,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB56 NXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB56 NXG registered?

LB56 NXG is a 2006 Ford Van, first registered on 10 December 2006.

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