2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · NA04 NLN

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently concerning due to a significant decline in structural integrity. While the vehicle passed its last test in November 2021 at 161,056 miles, the failure just four days prior revealed critical structural defects. The tester identified excessive corrosion on the offside front suspension component mounting area and the inner wing, noting had had significantly reduced the vehicle's structural strength. The presence of grease on all brake pipes suggests a previous attempt to mask surface corrosion from the tester, rather than addressing the underlying metalwork. The mileage pattern indicates an inconsistent usage history, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year over its 22-year life. There is a notable gap in records between the November 2017 test at 54,084 miles and the December 2018 test at 154,787 miles, during which the vehicle covered over 100,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid burst of activity likely accelerated the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. Since the last recorded MOT is from late 2021, the vehicle has not undergone a formal inspection in nearly five years, leaving the current state of the rusted chassis and mechanical components entirely unknown. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The 2021 failure highlighted deep corrosion across the front and rear chassis and suspension, which is likely to have progressed without significant structural repairs. Specific attention should be paid to the brake pipes for further thinning and the structural integrity of the inner wings under the wheel arches. Given the age of the vehicle and the previous structural failures, the risk of a major MOT failure is high if the metalwork has not been professionally treated since the last test.