2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · M40 VBO
2004 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 164,535 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M40 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 164,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M40 VBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit (M40 VBO) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury heavily corroded and holed (6.2.8 (b)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
M40 VBO Mileage History
- 09/08/2023109,369 mi
- 03/11/202375,769 km
- 30/10/2024134,343 mi
- 07/11/2024116,309 km
- 29/10/2025164,535 mi
Average of roughly 24,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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