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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LF52 EWCMOT history

LF52 EWC is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 254,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LF52 EWC 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 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
254,284 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 EWC
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
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 EWC was last recorded at 254,284 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,280 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,284 miles
  • 2024 – 246,288 miles
  • 2023 – 238,032 miles
  • 2022 – 218,736 miles
  • 2021 – 213,594 miles
  • 2020 – 205,182 miles
  • 2019 – 198,510 miles
  • 2018 – 162,660 miles
  • 2017 – 152,087 miles
  • 2016 – 139,085 miles
  • 2015 – 124,859 miles
  • 2014 – 118,616 miles
  • 2013 – 101,502 miles
  • 2012 – 81,156 miles
  • 2011 – 72,197 miles
  • 2010 – 61,152 miles
  • 2009 – 51,249 miles
  • 2008 – 35,188 miles
  • 2007 – 26,641 miles
  • 2006 – 20,173 miles
  • 2005 – 15,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,284 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,284 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    254,284 miles
    Test number
    261079132186
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail254,280 miles (+7,992)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,280 miles
    Test number
    634521195495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass246,288 miles (+8,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    246,288 miles
    Test number
    347289250385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass238,032 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    238,032 miles
    Test number
    796107555801
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail238,023 miles (+19,287)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,023 miles
    Test number
    952581668361
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass218,736 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    218,736 miles
    Test number
    397589586633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail218,734 miles (+5,140)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,734 miles
    Test number
    526949170951
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass213,594 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    213,594 miles
    Test number
    542176530221
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail213,594 miles (+8,412)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,594 miles
    Test number
    888501102719
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass205,182 miles (+348)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,182 miles
    Test number
    707852110935
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail204,834 miles (+6,324)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,834 miles
    Test number
    754944675931
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass198,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,510 miles
    Test number
    255970675178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail198,510 miles (+35,850)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,510 miles
    Test number
    262443137130
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass162,660 miles (+10,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,660 miles
    Test number
    358216736225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass152,087 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,087 miles
    Test number
    289515702513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail152,087 miles (+13,002)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,087 miles
    Test number
    136389025360
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass139,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,085 miles
    Test number
    895659043236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,085 miles (+14,226)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,085 miles
    Test number
    342511699336
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass124,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    454277876048
    • AdvisoryChild seat in passenger side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has play

  20. Fail124,859 miles (+6,243)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    931947614710
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working 2 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat in passenger side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has play

  21. Pass118,616 miles (+17,114)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    586854254294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f sump and o/s/f gearbpx oil leak , contaminated o/s cv boot
    • NoteRear bumper corrosion, front number plate deteriorated.

  22. Fail101,502 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    146629653264
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass101,502 miles (+20,346)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    259839653248
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass81,156 miles (+8,959)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    219899042277
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAnti-slip brake pedal worn slightly from corner edge

  25. Pass72,197 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    308083661450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,185 miles (+11,033)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    108918751253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass61,152 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    120866840234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,249 miles (+16,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    294081169253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,188 miles (+8,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    174415858243
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  30. Pass26,641 miles (+6,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    382842067468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail20,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    394533066430
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass20,173 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    842313066247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass15,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,874 miles
    Test number
    603945935329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 EWC

Does LF52 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 EWC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 EWC?
The MOT on LF52 EWC is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 EWC done?
LF52 EWC was recorded at 254,284 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 11,783 miles a year.
Has LF52 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 EWC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 EWC 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 EWC find?
LF52 EWC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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