# SB55PLX — FORD TRANSIT MOT History & Vehicle Check SB55PLX is a Blue FORD TRANSIT, Diesel (1998cc), first registered 2006-01-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SB55PLX — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SB55PLX | | Make | FORD | | Model | TRANSIT | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1998cc | | First registered | 2006-01-20 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2020-01-16 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 18 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 61.11% - Total defects recorded: 83 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2019-01-17 20:34:04 | PASSED | 132,565 MI | 2020-01-16 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-17 20:34:03 | FAILED | 132,565 MI | — | | 2017-12-27 11:20:13 | PASSED | 103,697 MI | 2018-12-28 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-27 16:00:22 | PASSED | 79,356 MI | 2017-12-28 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-29 14:39:36 | PASSED | 77,899 MI | 2016-12-28 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-21 10:18:51 | FAILED | 77,898 MI | — | | 2015-10-22 15:09:28 | FAILED | 77,705 MI | — | | 2014-11-12 10:10:47 | PASSED | 73,316 MI | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2014-10-27 16:03:57 | FAILED | 73,202 MI | — | | 2013-10-26 11:07:39 | PASSED | 66,208 MI | 2014-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2012-11-14 11:46:53 | PASSED | 52,397 MI | 2013-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-03 16:17:14 | PASSED | 38,762 MI | 2012-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-18 14:04:59 | PASSED | 25,146 MI | 2011-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-17 15:24:55 | FAILED | 25,146 MI | — | | 2009-11-17 17:53:43 | PASSED | 19,569 MI | 2010-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2009-11-17 10:45:34 | FAILED | 19,569 MI | — | | 2008-11-18 07:12:38 | PASSED | 14,486 MI | 2009-11-17 00:00:00 | | 2008-11-01 08:35:07 | FAILED | 14,471 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2019-01-17 20:34:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) **2019-01-17 20:34:03 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) **2017-12-27 11:20:13 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) **2016-12-27 16:00:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Vehicle heavily under sealed, preventing complete examination of under vehicle components. - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes covered in under seal. (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2015-12-29 14:39:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rearand various others (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all weld repairs on vehicle have been covered by protective coating (6.1.A.1) **2015-12-21 10:18:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rearand various others (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Fuel tank insecure tank strap (7.2.1) - FAIL: Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) - FAIL: Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2) **2015-10-22 15:09:28 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on underside (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills, rear crossmembers, nearside chassis leg and offside front inner arch (6.1.B.2) **2014-11-12 10:10:47 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2014-10-27 16:03:57 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) - FAIL: Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) - FAIL: Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) - FAIL: Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Oil low - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-10-26 11:07:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9) **2012-11-14 11:46:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: exhaust system deteriorated **2011-11-03 16:17:14 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: nearside rear brake slight bind **2010-11-17 15:24:55 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) **2009-11-17 17:53:43 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre **2009-11-17 10:45:34 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre **2008-11-01 08:35:07 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SB55PLX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SB55PLX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.