2004 Scania Tractor HGV 11.7L Diesel · FX54 CFM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history reveals a period of significant mechanical concern. The most recent test on 11 August 2023 at 206,890 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified in previous years were rectified. This follows a clean pass in August 2022 at 132,662 miles, suggesting that the vehicle has maintained a consistent standard of upkeep since the failures recorded in early 2021. The mileage pattern appears relatively consistent for a 22-year-old heavy goods vehicle, averaging 9,400 miles per annum. The vehicle covered over 74,000 miles between August 2022 and August 2023. There is a glaring discrepancy in the record from 9 August 2023, where the mileage was logged as 1,206,828 miles. This is clearly a data entry error by the tester, as it exceeds the physical limits of the vehicle and contradicts the actual mileage recorded just two days later. Despite this clerical error, the usage rate suggests the tractor has seen regular service rather than long periods of storage. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the offside rear subframe and mounting. The March 2021 failure flagged a cracked or fractured mounting, which is a critical safety concern if not properly welded repaired. While the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the buyer should verify that the repair was professional and that no new stress fractures or corrosion have developed in the surrounding chassis area. Additionally, a secondary check of the retarder hose is necessary to ensure the previous oil leak defect remains fully resolved and that no weeping is present around the drivetrain components.