2004 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SO53 LLU
2004 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 115,823 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO53 LLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 115,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO53 LLU 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 (SO53 LLU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Bodywork (24 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded around underside of chassis (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SO53 LLU Mileage History
- 19/09/2023115,074 mi
- 20/09/2023115,796 mi+722 mi
- 01/10/2024115,481 mi-315 mi
- 01/10/2024115,481 mi
- 08/10/2025115,823 mi+342 mi
Average of roughly 365 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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