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FORD TRANSIT2008 · 2.4L DIESEL

BD08 AAK

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2008 FORD TRANSIT? It's a DIESEL with a 2402cc engine showing 191,247 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 08/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
2402cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in April 2026 with 191,247 miles. The maintenance trend is currently improving, as the vehicle moved from failures in 2024 and 2025 to a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded in the latest test. This recent result indicates that the previous owner successfully addressed and rectified whatever mechanical or structural issues had previously prevented the vehicle from meeting standards. At 191,247 miles over 18 years, this Transit has averaged approximately 10,625 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation appears consistent, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between April 2024 and March 2025, and another 11,000 miles covered between March 2025 and April 2026. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity which often cause seal degradation or corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as high-mileage Transits are prone to significant corrosion in mounting points. While the latest MOT report is clean, the previous failures in 2024 and 2025 suggest that components reached the end of their service life recently. Check for signs of wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the brake discs to ensure the recent clean pass reflects well-maintained hardware rather than a temporary fix.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in April 2026 with 191,247 miles. The maintenance trend is currently improving, as the vehicle moved from failures in 2024 and 2025 to a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded in the latest test. This recent result indicates that the previous owner successfully addressed and rectified whatever mechanical or structural issues had previously prevented the vehicle from meeting standards. At 191,247 miles over 18 years, this Transit has averaged approximately 10,625 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation appears consistent, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between April 2024 and March 2025, and another 11,000 miles covered between March 2025 and April 2026. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity which often cause seal degradation or corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as high-mileage Transits are prone to significant corrosion in mounting points. While the latest MOT report is clean, the previous failures in 2024 and 2025 suggest that components reached the end of their service life recently. Check for signs of wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the brake discs to ensure the recent clean pass reflects well-maintained hardware rather than a temporary fix.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2008 Ford Transit (BD08 AAK) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2024 to April 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 14 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY