FORD TRANSIT2008 · 2.4L Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on June 5 2025 with 298,901 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed a test only to pass a single day later with identical mileage. This suggests that the owner addresses specific defects upon discovery to maintain compliance, rather than allowing faults to persist over long periods. The mileage accumulation is significant for an 18-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 16,600 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the vehicle covered 14,144 miles, while the interval between February 2024 and June 2025 saw a further addition of 8,159 miles in just 16 months. This indicates consistent, heavy commercial use. The high level of mileage puts extreme stress on the drivetrain, engine components, and suspension assembly, which are nearing the end of their operational life. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion on the chassis rails and mounting points common to this generation Transit. Given the high mileage, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers require close scrutiny for wear or leakage. The braking system should also be evaluated for binding calipers or thinned discs, as the recent fail-pass cycles imply that minor mechanical issues are frequently rectified only when the MOT test demands it.