2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MW53 TZM
2004 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 3,642 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW53 TZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 3,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW53 TZM 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 (MW53 TZM) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
MW53 TZM Mileage History
- 24/10/2023102,745 mi
- 30/10/2023102,782 mi+37 mi
- 07/11/2024103,295 mi+513 mi
- 19/02/20263,600 mi-99,695 mi
- 19/05/20263,642 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly -38,580 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: Average
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