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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

LM52 HFOMOT history

LM52 HFO is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 15,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

LM52 HFO white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2023
Mileage
15,188 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HFO
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
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 HFO was last recorded at 15,188 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2018: 91,091 miles, lower than 124,358 miles on 12 Apr 2017.
  • 23 Jan 2020: 92,606 miles, lower than 92,644 miles on 13 Jan 2020.
  • 18 Jan 2021: 9,077 miles, lower than 92,606 miles on 23 Jan 2020.

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
14,224 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 15,188 miles
  • 2022 – 14,224 miles
  • 2021 – 9,077 miles
  • 2020 – 92,606 miles
  • 2018 – 91,091 miles
  • 2017 – 124,358 miles
  • 2015 – 118,777 miles
  • 2014 – 117,451 miles
  • 2013 – 115,330 miles
  • 2012 – 110,918 miles
  • 2011 – 102,897 miles
  • 2010 – 91,766 miles
  • 2009 – 80,033 miles
  • 2008 – 66,205 miles
  • 2007 – 53,401 miles
  • 2006 – 40,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail15,188 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded park brake cable (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear cab floor rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear cab floor rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside rear of cab rusty
  • AdvisoryChips and a crack in windscreen

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside top screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front inner sill and up right corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail15,188 miles (+964)3 dangerous20 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,188 miles
    Test number
    218720383471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded park brake cable (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cab floor rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cab floor rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside rear of cab rusty
    • AdvisoryChips and a crack in windscreen
  2. Pass14,224 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    14,224 miles
    Test number
    943783903185
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside top screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill and up right corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill and inner sill up right and door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cab cross member corroded [ prop mount ]
  3. Fail14,224 miles (+5,147)12 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,224 miles
    Test number
    923421915578
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside top screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill and up right corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill and inner sill up right and door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cab cross member corroded [ prop mount ]
  4. Pass9,077 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    9,077 miles
    Test number
    107926667848
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail9,077 miles (-83,529)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,077 miles
    Test number
    305786127698
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass92,606 miles (-38)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,606 miles
    Test number
    525152999485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer step corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion
  7. Fail92,644 miles (+1,553)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    363562579035
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
  8. Pass91,091 miles (-33,267)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    606594076940
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass124,358 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,358 miles
    Test number
    312761837071
    • AdvisoryCrack on windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
  10. Fail124,354 miles (+5,577)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,354 miles
    Test number
    649086400458
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCrack on windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
  11. Pass118,777 miles (+1,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,777 miles
    Test number
    138250756036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on underside and prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked.advancing to swept areas
  12. Pass117,451 miles (+2,121)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    455849964262
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake application noisy
    • NoteRear structure crossmember heavily corroded and weak
    • NoteUnderside of cab heavily corroded and weak in places
  13. Pass115,330 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    729655753278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass110,918 miles (+8,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    786429542250
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDrivers side foot step rusty
  15. Pass102,897 miles (+11,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,897 miles
    Test number
    789081031081
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion forming on and or near underside cab areas..poor/marginal in places
  16. Pass91,766 miles (+11,733)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    471350740065
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCab has corrosion and repairs on and or near prescribed areas
  17. Pass80,033 miles (+13,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    650933049061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,205 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    513428728035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,401 miles (+13,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    920383837009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    914200626095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HFO

Does LM52 HFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 HFO expired on 8 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HFO?
The MOT on LM52 HFO expired on 8 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 HFO done?
LM52 HFO was recorded at 15,188 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023.
Has LM52 HFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HFO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 HFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 7 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 HFO find?
LM52 HFO failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 20 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear valve stem seriously misaligned; offside front brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose; offside rear valve stem seriously misaligned, and 25 more.

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