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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LF52 EPLMOT history

LF52 EPL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LF52 EPL white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 EPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 EPL was last recorded at 138,161 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,947 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,214 miles
Average per year
5,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,161 miles
  • 2025 – 134,947 miles
  • 2024 – 132,089 miles
  • 2023 – 128,763 miles
  • 2022 – 126,419 miles
  • 2021 – 122,846 miles
  • 2020 – 121,937 miles
  • 2019 – 117,379 miles
  • 2017 – 112,549 miles
  • 2016 – 108,452 miles
  • 2015 – 105,686 miles
  • 2014 – 102,607 miles
  • 2013 – 98,033 miles
  • 2012 – 94,501 miles
  • 2011 – 90,269 miles
  • 2010 – 86,432 miles
  • 2009 – 82,413 miles
  • 2008 – 70,969 miles
  • 2007 – 52,193 miles
  • 2006 – 30,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,161 miles (+3,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,161 miles
    Test number
    327854925434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,947 miles (+2,858)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,947 miles
    Test number
    317867154413
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,089 miles (+3,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    267920235547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass128,763 miles (+2,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    762880679131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,419 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,419 miles
    Test number
    835178116336
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,419 miles (+3,573)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,419 miles
    Test number
    128565199420
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,846 miles (+909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,846 miles
    Test number
    394445048409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,937 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    904906680200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,379 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,379 miles
    Test number
    427425345963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,549 miles (+4,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,549 miles
    Test number
    713583581098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass108,452 miles (+2,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    183789051705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass105,686 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    120902028789
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread getting low

  13. Pass102,607 miles (+4,574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    329508294428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass98,033 miles (+3,532)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    858488863297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass94,501 miles (+4,232)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    936898242201
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass90,269 miles (+3,837)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    906821651220
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
    • NoteADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

  17. Pass86,432 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    271479930271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,413 miles (+11,444)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    751339039219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    363918728494
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass70,969 miles (+18,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    583868228222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    923456457218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,193 miles (+21,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    614356657270
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass30,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,455 miles
    Test number
    854995656207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 EPL

Does LF52 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 EPL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 EPL?
The MOT on LF52 EPL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 EPL done?
LF52 EPL was recorded at 138,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,528 miles a year.
Has LF52 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 EPL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 EPL 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 LF52 EPL find?
LF52 EPL passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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