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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 ETLMOT history

LF52 ETL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

LF52 ETL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
94,131 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 ETL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 ETL was last recorded at 94,131 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,117 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,131 miles
  • 2024 – 93,040 miles
  • 2023 – 91,561 miles
  • 2022 – 89,299 miles
  • 2021 – 86,821 miles
  • 2019 – 82,003 miles
  • 2018 – 77,240 miles
  • 2017 – 72,195 miles
  • 2016 – 66,178 miles
  • 2015 – 58,656 miles
  • 2014 – 50,183 miles
  • 2013 – 42,939 miles
  • 2012 – 34,301 miles
  • 2011 – 30,833 miles
  • 2010 – 29,500 miles
  • 2009 – 26,755 miles
  • 2008 – 23,345 miles
  • 2007 – 22,277 miles
  • 2006 – 19,598 miles
  • 2005 – 14,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,131 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    212678329961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail94,117 miles (+1,077)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    616423034678
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass93,040 miles (+1,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    283355757489
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside coated in sealant
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,561 miles (+2,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    988216345453
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle coated in sealant
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,299 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    680009271047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,821 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    849426229039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,003 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    754453074265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,240 miles
    Test number
    898069002198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,240 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,240 miles
    Test number
    973812760122
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,195 miles (+6,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,195 miles
    Test number
    866301613347
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,178 miles (+7,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    160610931939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass58,656 miles (+8,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,656 miles
    Test number
    578168462148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicle internal head light adjuster used to check aim

  13. Pass50,183 miles (+7,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,183 miles
    Test number
    809514744222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,939 miles (+8,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    889006353224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass34,301 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    366473842272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,293 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    158654232200
    • DangerousRear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLow engine oil
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass30,833 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    565869931224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,500 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,500 miles
    Test number
    362568850430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,755 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    814328459288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail26,755 miles (+3,410)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    802037059231
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls scuft
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass23,345 miles (+1,068)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,345 miles
    Test number
    794258148240
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing slightly and wearing lower on outer edge

  22. Pass22,277 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,277 miles
    Test number
    383850047231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,598 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,598 miles
    Test number
    941861256213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    964292455239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,676 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,676 miles
    Test number
    802152255297
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LF52 ETL

Does LF52 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 ETL expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 ETL?
The MOT on LF52 ETL expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 ETL done?
LF52 ETL was recorded at 94,131 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 4,004 miles a year.
Has LF52 ETL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 ETL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 ETL 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 ETL find?
LF52 ETL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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