
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LF52 DTYMOT history
LF52 DTY is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 164,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 164,541 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 DTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 DTY was last recorded at 164,541 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2007: 4,681 miles, lower than 46,773 miles on 18 Jan 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 164,119 miles · 22 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 422 miles
- Average per year
- 6,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,541 miles
- 2024 – 164,119 miles
- 2023 – 162,999 miles
- 2021 – 160,799 miles
- 2020 – 159,133 miles
- 2019 – 157,616 miles
- 2018 – 155,426 miles
- 2017 – 145,503 miles
- 2016 – 137,865 miles
- 2015 – 132,476 miles
- 2014 – 127,348 miles
- 2013 – 122,001 miles
- 2011 – 113,466 miles
- 2010 – 90,362 miles
- 2009 – 77,168 miles
- 2008 – 72,111 miles
- 2007 – 4,681 miles
- 2006 – 34,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
35 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,541 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 164,541 miles
- Test number
- 701788515642
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail164,541 miles (+422)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,541 miles
- Test number
- 739402959529
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,119 miles (+1,120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 164,119 miles
- Test number
- 385798687166
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass162,999 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 162,999 miles
- Test number
- 484030427877
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded
Fail162,998 miles (+2,199)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,998 miles
- Test number
- 591196409059
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded
Pass160,799 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,799 miles
- Test number
- 192870304963
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main lines (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail160,793 miles (+1,660)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,793 miles
- Test number
- 822608499523
- MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main lines (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass159,133 miles (+1,517)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 159,133 miles
- Test number
- 299116877444
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,616 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,616 miles
- Test number
- 439135622661
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail157,616 miles (+2,190)3 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,616 miles
- Test number
- 535498590079
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass155,426 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,426 miles
- Test number
- 556828786892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,425 miles (+9,922)4 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,425 miles
- Test number
- 956816840467
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,503 miles (+7,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 145,503 miles
- Test number
- 590934568472
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,865 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 137,865 miles
- Test number
- 806283896365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail137,856 miles (+710)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,856 miles
- Test number
- 349145625320
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail137,146 miles (+4,670)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,146 miles
- Test number
- 124626671465
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass132,476 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 132,476 miles
- Test number
- 785830928538
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail132,452 miles (+5,104)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,452 miles
- Test number
- 951546973197
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass127,348 miles (+5,347)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 127,348 miles
- Test number
- 735748164205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,001 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,001 miles
- Test number
- 705894683275
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExtensive repairs to sills & chassis
Fail122,001 miles (+8,535)10 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,001 miles
- Test number
- 866392883207
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExtensive repairs to sills & chassis
Pass113,466 miles (+269)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 113,466 miles
- Test number
- 837773881239
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s drive shaft inner boot split.
Fail113,197 miles (+22,835)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,197 miles
- Test number
- 389848471466
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.n/s drive shaft inner boot split.
Pass90,362 miles (+13,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 90,362 miles
- Test number
- 902444470299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 77,168 miles
- Test number
- 541314979274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,168 miles (+5,057)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,168 miles
- Test number
- 763374979290
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass72,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 72,111 miles
- Test number
- 472684078204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,111 miles (+4,203)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,111 miles
- Test number
- 654064878244
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,908 miles (+63,227)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 67,908 miles
- Test number
- 294673878077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,681 miles (-42,092)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 4,681 miles
- Test number
- 721811067098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,773 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 46,773 miles
- Test number
- 454808717000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 46,767 miles
- Test number
- 911283407032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,767 miles (+12,042)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,767 miles
- Test number
- 663053207057
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail34,725 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,725 miles
- Test number
- 144303526062
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 34,725 miles
- Test number
- 961163526078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 DTY
- Does LF52 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 DTY expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 DTY?
- The MOT on LF52 DTY expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 DTY done?
- LF52 DTY was recorded at 164,541 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 6,813 miles a year.
- Has LF52 DTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 DTY has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF52 DTY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 DTY find?
- LF52 DTY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill.
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