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Ford Transit Connect

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LM52 LWJMOT history

LM52 LWJ is a green diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LM52 LWJ green Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
130,317 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LWJ was last recorded at 130,317 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 4,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2013: 18,196 miles, lower than 83,660 miles on 28 Dec 2012.

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
125,691 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,626 miles
Average per year
4,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,317 miles
  • 2022 – 125,691 miles
  • 2021 – 116,287 miles
  • 2019 – 111,022 miles
  • 2018 – 107,012 miles
  • 2017 – 102,980 miles
  • 2015 – 94,836 miles
  • 2013 – 18,196 miles
  • 2012 – 83,660 miles
  • 2011 – 82,037 miles
  • 2010 – 72,496 miles
  • 2009 – 62,895 miles
  • 2008 – 56,335 miles
  • 2007 – 44,615 miles
  • 2006 – 35,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,317 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,317 miles
    Test number
    591774319839
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,317 miles (+4,626)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,317 miles
    Test number
    635384825488
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,691 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    175625154527
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail125,691 miles (+9,404)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    913901061530
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,287 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    504948790905
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass111,022 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    207458908023
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,012 miles (+4,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    737311921538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,980 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    818854939036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass99,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    534713984273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,058 miles (+4,222)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    715951753201
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass94,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,836 miles
    Test number
    847459066445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,836 miles (+2,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,836 miles
    Test number
    267209092762
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass92,084 miles (+73,888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    877220915076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,196 miles (-65,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,196 miles
    Test number
    856415153338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,660 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    425643462460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,037 miles (+9,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,037 miles
    Test number
    346921741069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,496 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    151547920417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass72,496 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    224447120020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,895 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    701365839040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,335 miles (+11,720)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    232781428027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,615 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,615 miles
    Test number
    132776517410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    123686626455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LWJ

Does LM52 LWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 LWJ expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LWJ?
The MOT on LM52 LWJ expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 LWJ done?
LM52 LWJ was recorded at 130,317 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 4,849 miles a year.
Has LM52 LWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LWJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 LWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 LWJ find?
LM52 LWJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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