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Ford Transit

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 ECJMOT history

LF52 ECJ is a green diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

LF52 ECJ green Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
170,619 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ECJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ECJ was last recorded at 170,619 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2012: 87,060 miles, lower than 88,140 miles on 29 Jul 2011.
  • 14 Nov 2015: 107,062 miles, lower than 107,175 miles on 4 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,412 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
207 miles
Average per year
7,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,619 miles
  • 2022 – 157,666 miles
  • 2021 – 141,952 miles
  • 2019 – 130,814 miles
  • 2018 – 119,396 miles
  • 2017 – 111,629 miles
  • 2016 – 107,557 miles
  • 2015 – 107,062 miles
  • 2014 – 103,633 miles
  • 2013 – 95,884 miles
  • 2012 – 87,070 miles
  • 2011 – 88,140 miles
  • 2010 – 77,133 miles
  • 2009 – 66,711 miles
  • 2008 – 55,424 miles
  • 2007 – 54,354 miles
  • 2006 – 47,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,619 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay 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))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body covered with sealant

What MOT advisories mean

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,619 miles (+207)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,619 miles
    Test number
    953048174191
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with sealant

  2. Fail170,412 miles (+12,746)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,412 miles
    Test number
    872554254699
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,666 miles (+15,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,666 miles
    Test number
    969993862443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOversize wheels & tyres fitted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryUnerside & cills have light to severe corrosion bet relative to age & milage of vehicle.

  4. Pass141,952 miles (+11,138)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,952 miles
    Test number
    118496044779
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of van has light corrosion but relative to age & mileage of vehicle

  5. Pass130,814 miles (+11,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,814 miles
    Test number
    787663333916
    • AdvisoryCentral general underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,396 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,396 miles
    Test number
    502832944502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,474 miles (+6,845)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,474 miles
    Test number
    413039239820
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of the front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of the front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,629 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    283283552736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,557 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,557 miles
    Test number
    175290016683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,062 miles (-113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    760363744969
    • AdvisoryBoth rear steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and inner and outer sills badly rusted

  11. Fail107,175 miles (+3,542)10 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,175 miles
    Test number
    377226015281
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth door steps corroded not within 30cm of a component

  12. Pass103,633 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    856756694149
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDoor steps inner and outer sills corroded not within 30cm of a component

  13. Fail103,633 miles (+7,749)12 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    139232194176
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteDoor steps inner and outer sills corroded not within 30cm of a component

  14. Pass95,884 miles (+159)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,884 miles
    Test number
    739840993105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion forming under vehicle (not excessive at time of test)
    • NoteRear brake pipes (across rear axle to wheel cylinders) slightly corroded

  15. Fail95,725 miles (+8,655)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    556144283165
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake pipes (across rear axle to wheel cylinders) slightly corroded

  16. Pass87,070 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    106292812285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,060 miles (-1,080)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    577359902294
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass88,140 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,140 miles
    Test number
    777950011258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,133 miles (+10,422)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    722968900274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear no plate is very dim
    • NoteSlght leak from fuel pump area

  20. Pass66,711 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    331542019468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,424 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    250695708246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,354 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    774380047215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    362067606240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,705 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    921717106248
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LF52 ECJ

Does LF52 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 ECJ expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ECJ?
The MOT on LF52 ECJ expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 ECJ done?
LF52 ECJ was recorded at 170,619 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 7,337 miles a year.
Has LF52 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ECJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 ECJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 ECJ find?
LF52 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 10 more.

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