2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YG04 AOJ

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 1 February 2023 at 117,501 miles failed due to brake‑pipe corrosion covered in grease, an oil leak, low headlamp aim on both front lamps, extensive under‑body corrosion sealed with underseal and previous welding/repair work also covered in underseal. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of deterioration rather than improvement, with failures recorded in April 2022 (117,385 miles), April 2021, August 2019, July 2017 and June 2016, indicating that brake and corrosion issues have persisted and occasionally worsened over the eight‑year span. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 2004 model, reaching 117,501 miles over roughly 22 years—an average of about 5,300 miles per year. The log shows a gradual rise from 95,166 miles in June 2015 to the current figure, an increase of roughly 22,300 miles over eight years, averaging around 2,800 miles annually in the recent period. The most recent tests are clustered between April 2022 and February 2023, with only a ten‑month gap, confirming regular MOT activity despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should inspect the brake system for corroded pipes, binding calipers and worn discs, and verify that the oil leak is not excessive. Suspension components, particularly the track‑rod end ball joint, leaf‑spring mountings and strut top mountings, must be examined for corrosion and play, as multiple failures highlighted excessive corrosion at the chassis cross‑member and inner/outer sills. Bodywork corrosion is evident on the underbody, sills, wings and integral structure; a thorough check for rust perforation and undocumented welding repairs is essential. Also check headlamp aim, fog‑lamp operation, seat‑belt anchorage integrity, wiper effectiveness and windscreen condition, as these items have been repeatedly flagged in the MOT history.