2004 Iveco Daily 2.8L Diesel · CU54 AXW

The Iveco Daily presents a stable mechanical baseline, culminating in a clean pass on 11 March 2026 at 146,335 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent rather than worsening, though the record features two anomalous failures on 23 January 2026 and 13 January 2025 where no defects were logged. These entries typically indicate an abandoned test or a failure on administrative grounds rather than a mechanical fault, suggesting the vehicle itself remained fundamentally sound through these periods. The absence of advisories or defects in the passing tests demonstrates the van meets the minimum safety standards at the point of inspection. Accumulating 146,335 miles over 22 years yields an average of roughly 6,652 miles annually, a figure typical for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage progression reveals a distinct pattern of low utilization followed by a recent uptick. Between the November 2023 test at 144,504 miles and the January 2025 test at 144,595 miles, the van covered just 91 miles over 14 months, indicating prolonged standing or very light local use. However, the odometer jumped by 1,727 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, before adding a mere 13 miles by the March 2026 test, pointing to a brief period of heavier use followed by another stationary phase. Given the extended periods of inactivity evident in the mileage data, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for the typical ailments of a standing commercial van. Tyres should be checked for flat-spotting and sidewall cracking, while brake discs and calipers require close scrutiny for surface corrosion and binding, which commonly afflict vehicles sitting idle. The fuel system demands attention for potential diesel bug contamination or water ingress caused by condensation in a half-empty tank. Structurally, inspect the chassis and cab mountings for corrosion, as a 2004 Daily will exhibit surface rust, but the focus must remain on structural integrity around the suspension mounting points and outriggers. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be assessed for deterioration that often accelerates when a vehicle remains stationary under load.