Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AX04 HNB

AX04 HNB

2004 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 116,190 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
2004 · Ipswich
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
116,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
2402cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness status of this vehicle remains uncertain based on the available data provided. On 14 April 2022, the vehicle failed its MOT, yet the record provides no specific defects to explain this outcome, which creates a significant gap in the diagnostic history. Because there have been no subsequent tests or passes recorded for over four years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend is stable or if the vehicle's mechanical state is deteriorating. The vehicle has covered 116,190 miles over its 22-year lifespan, averaging approximately 5,281 miles per year. While this represents a low mileage profile for a commercial Ford Transit, low usage often correlates with degradation of rubber-based components and internal corrosion due to lack of mechanical exercise. The four-year lapse since the April 2022 failure suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which frequently leads to seized calipers, perished brake lines, and tyre spotting. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and frame for structural rust, as this is a common failure point for this era Transit. Given the unexplained failure in 2022, specific attention is required for the suspension bushes, coil springs, and the braking system to ensure no components have seized or disintegrated. The lack of recent data means the current operational state of the drivetrain and safety-critical systems is entirely unverified. Buying score: 35 Risk level: High.

AX04 HNB Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2022
  • 116,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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AX04 HNB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 17:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit (AX04 HNB) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cr”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded HANDBRAKE PIVOT POINT (1.1.21 (e) (i”.

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