2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FN04 YXJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT test on December 9 2022. At 95,491 miles, the Transit passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met minimum standards. However, the history shows a pattern of immediate failures on the days preceding the passes in both 2021 and 2022, suggesting that minor issues were rectified only just before the re-test. The mileage data reveals a significant discrepancy in usage patterns that warrants scrutiny. Between December 2020 at 193,814 miles and November 2021 at 194,573 miles, the vehicle covered only 759 miles in a year. By December 2022, the recorded mileage drops to 95,491 miles, an impossible reduction of nearly 100,000 miles in the record. This suggests either an odometer error or a period of prolonged storage. Low mileage on older vehicles often leads to dry seals, seized calipers, and degradation of rubber components if are not regularly driven despite the low annual mileage average. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis, given the vehicle's age, as older Transits are prone to structural corrosion in the sills and floor pans. Considering the inconsistent mileage figures, pay close attention to signs of seized brake components or perished suspension bushes that result from long periods of standing stationary. Since the most recent record shows no advisories, a thorough check of the brake fluid condition and the state of the exhaust system is essential to confirm that the vehicle has not suffered from neglect while idle.