2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AD04 JXJ

The 2004 Ford Transit presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 21 January 2023 returning a pass at 211,741 miles and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 5 January 2023 at 211,731 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no specific defects, indicating the failure likely stemmed from administrative or unlogged test conditions rather than a mechanical fault. The subsequent retest sixteen days later cleared the van, so no ongoing mechanical deterioration is evident from the record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,625 miles against the vehicle's 22-year life, which is typical for a Transit of this age. The gap between the 6 January 2022 pass at 203,037 miles and the January 2023 tests shows only 8,704 miles added in twelve months, confirming light-to-moderate use. The ten-mile jump between the failed and passed 2023 tests proves the van was barely driven during that period, and the clean 2022 and 2023 certificates suggest the previous owner kept statutory testing current without lapse. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all three entries, the MOT history alone reveals no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, corrosion, or exhaust emission concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underside rust, as a 2004 panel van at 211,741 miles commonly hides chassis scaling the MOT tester did not flag. Verify the coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre condition in person, since consumable wear escapes a clean certificate if within tolerance on test day.