# HT52DXW — FORD TRANSIT CONNECT MOT History & Vehicle Check

HT52DXW is a White FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, Diesel (1753cc), first registered 2003-02-13. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for HT52DXW — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | HT52DXW |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | TRANSIT CONNECT |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1753cc |
| First registered | 2003-02-13 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-12-12 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 31
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 14
- Pass rate: 54.84%
- Total defects recorded: 176

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-13 16:13:54 | PASSED | 196,647 MI | 2023-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2022-12-05 15:57:21 | FAILED | 196,492 MI | — |
| 2022-01-24 16:32:55 | PASSED | 190,576 MI | 2023-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-10 14:10:28 | FAILED | 190,570 MI | — |
| 2020-12-14 13:49:25 | PASSED | 183,060 MI | 2021-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-02 15:24:29 | FAILED | 183,034 MI | — |
| 2019-06-24 15:02:35 | PASSED | 174,387 MI | 2020-12-02 00:00:00 |
| 2019-06-12 14:31:12 | FAILED | 174,067 MI | — |
| 2018-06-19 14:49:40 | PASSED | 166,143 MI | 2019-06-18 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-07 10:26:12 | FAILED | 166,045 MI | — |
| 2017-05-16 12:18:40 | PASSED | 161,198 MI | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-16 12:18:39 | FAILED | 161,198 MI | — |
| 2016-05-30 13:44:43 | PASSED | 157,798 MI | 2017-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-24 10:47:50 | FAILED | 157,793 MI | — |
| 2015-05-27 17:16:06 | PASSED | 152,729 MI | 2016-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2015-05-22 09:31:51 | FAILED | 152,729 MI | — |
| 2014-05-23 13:50:11 | FAILED | 144,398 MI | — |
| 2014-05-23 13:50:11 | PASSED | 144,398 MI | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-13 11:25:12 | PASSED | 127,513 MI | 2014-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-08 09:18:40 | FAILED | 122,791 MI | — |
| 2013-02-08 09:18:40 | PASSED | 122,791 MI | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-14 10:19:43 | PASSED | 85,774 MI | 2012-09-13 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-02 13:01:22 | PASSED | 73,133 MI | 2011-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-02 13:01:22 | FAILED | 73,133 MI | — |
| 2009-03-13 16:20:24 | PASSED | 57,864 MI | 2010-03-12 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-13 16:20:24 | FAILED | 57,864 MI | — |
| 2008-01-30 08:56:16 | PASSED | 43,757 MI | 2009-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2007-02-05 08:59:43 | PASSED | 36,567 MI | 2008-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2007-02-05 08:59:43 | FAILED | 36,567 MI | — |
| 2006-02-07 15:56:05 | FAILED | 29,794 MI | — |
| 2006-02-07 15:56:05 | PASSED | 29,794 MI | 2007-02-06 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-12-13 16:13:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-12-05 15:57:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-01-24 16:32:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: high level brake light not working
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-01-10 14:10:28 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: high level brake light not working
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to front (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to front (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

**2020-12-14 13:49:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from compensator valve to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

**2020-12-02 15:24:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from compensator valve to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has been damaged and resulted in excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper cover missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper cover missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repaired without a continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2019-06-24 15:02:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

**2019-06-12 14:31:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: long handbrake travel but has reserve
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- MAJOR: Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

**2018-06-19 14:49:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: long hand brake travel
- ADVISORY: oil leak
- ADVISORY: slight damage to n/s/f wheel

**2018-06-07 10:26:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: slight damage to n/s/f wheel
- ADVISORY: oil leak
- ADVISORY: long hand brake travel
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2017-05-16 12:18:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

**2017-05-16 12:18:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
- PRS: Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

**2016-05-24 10:47:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2015-05-27 17:16:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: wipers deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2015-05-22 09:31:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: wipers deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: front radiator support heavilly corroaded
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-05-23 13:50:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- PRS: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2014-05-23 13:50:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-02-08 09:18:40 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: coolant radiator lwer support panel corroded away radiator insecure

**2013-02-08 09:18:40 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: coolant radiator lwer support panel corroded away radiator insecure

**2010-06-02 13:01:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2010-06-02 13:01:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2009-03-13 16:20:24 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2009-03-13 16:20:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- PRS: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2008-01-30 08:56:16 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: oil leak from o/s/engine obs

**2007-02-05 08:59:43 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

**2006-02-07 15:56:05 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- PRS: Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: unable to see fully in load space as fully laden

**2006-02-07 15:56:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: unable to see fully in load space as fully laden

## Full vehicle report

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-27.