
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc
LM52 HCUMOT history
LM52 HCU is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 164,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 164,364 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 HCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 HCU was last recorded at 164,364 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,567 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,797 miles
- Average per year
- 5,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,364 miles
- 2024 – 162,567 miles
- 2023 – 160,094 miles
- 2022 – 159,115 miles
- 2021 – 157,460 miles
- 2020 – 155,082 miles
- 2019 – 153,374 miles
- 2018 – 151,552 miles
- 2017 – 149,631 miles
- 2015 – 146,174 miles
- 2014 – 141,913 miles
- 2013 – 139,922 miles
- 2012 – 137,902 miles
- 2010 – 133,018 miles
- 2009 – 114,885 miles
- 2008 – 97,118 miles
- 2007 – 80,590 miles
- 2006 – 64,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust underneath vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,364 miles (+1,797)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 164,364 miles
- Test number
- 744775621702
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust underneath vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass162,567 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 162,567 miles
- Test number
- 650540808167
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,567 miles (+2,473)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,567 miles
- Test number
- 692101795729
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,094 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 160,094 miles
- Test number
- 180191871419
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail160,094 miles (+979)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,094 miles
- Test number
- 859023175763
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass159,115 miles (+1,655)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,115 miles
- Test number
- 419258696242
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f lower seals corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass157,460 miles (+2,378)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 157,460 miles
- Test number
- 396302648074
- AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass155,082 miles (+1,708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 155,082 miles
- Test number
- 453386239281
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,374 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 153,374 miles
- Test number
- 694748550637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,374 miles (+1,782)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,374 miles
- Test number
- 528065463649
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,592 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 151,592 miles
- Test number
- 616410571980
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,552 miles (+1,921)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,552 miles
- Test number
- 178250134342
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rotten and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rotten and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,631 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 149,631 miles
- Test number
- 206079229841
- AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met within legal requirements of 16%
Fail149,628 miles (+61)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,628 miles
- Test number
- 419457359533
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met within legal requirements of 16%
Fail149,567 miles (+1,488)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,567 miles
- Test number
- 508364569154
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass148,079 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 148,079 miles
- Test number
- 302566124605
- AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail148,079 miles (+1,905)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,079 miles
- Test number
- 920367437540
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass146,174 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 146,174 miles
- Test number
- 585613078270
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion front (both sides) (6.1.B.2)
Pass144,075 miles (+2,162)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 144,075 miles
- Test number
- 606716605016
- NotePlease Note; Front & Rear brake pipes slighty Corroded
- NoteVehicle has oil leak from front of engine
Pass141,913 miles (+68)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 141,913 miles
- Test number
- 479173804038
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Fail141,845 miles (+1,923)9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,845 miles
- Test number
- 188122404006
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,922 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 139,922 miles
- Test number
- 305307903000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,886 miles (+1,984)10 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,886 miles
- Test number
- 389282203030
- FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass137,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 137,902 miles
- Test number
- 456266102048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,902 miles (+4,884)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,902 miles
- Test number
- 985625502031
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteFront number platye seperating
- NoteHorn weak
- NoteMain antiroll bar bushes worn
- NoteRear shocks wet and weak
- NoteTop of steering rack wet
Pass133,018 miles (+18,133)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 133,018 miles
- Test number
- 630768540391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,885 miles (+17,767)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 114,885 miles
- Test number
- 421312049316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,118 miles (+16,528)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 97,118 miles
- Test number
- 341843548327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,590 miles (+16,267)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 80,590 miles
- Test number
- 562537047393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,323 miles (+17,092)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 64,323 miles
- Test number
- 460574056418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 47,231 miles
- Test number
- 134675606035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 HCU
- Does LM52 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HCU is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 HCU?
- The MOT on LM52 HCU is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 HCU done?
- LM52 HCU was recorded at 164,364 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
- Has LM52 HCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 HCU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 HCU 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 LM52 HCU find?
- LM52 HCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front coil spring corroded both side, and 8 more.
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