FORD TRANSIT2008 · 2.4L Diesel

The 2008 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 154,469 miles on 25 July 2024, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as the most recent test recorded no defects. Prior to that pass, the vehicle failed on 1 July 2024 at 154,462 miles with no defects listed, a pattern repeated when it failed on 19 July 2023 at 152,789 miles before passing eight days later at 152,794 miles. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs within days suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline, though the absence of recorded advisories limits insight into wear. The recorded mileage of 154,469 against an 18-year lifespan equates to roughly 8,582 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. A notable anomaly appears in the 2021 entry, where the test on 24 August 2021 shows 154,578 miles, a figure 109 miles higher than the 2024 reading of 154,469; this indicates the odometer was either wound down or the 2021 record carries a transcription error, and no tests exist between August 2021 and July 2023, leaving a two-year gap in verified roadworthiness data. The clean defect history across all five entries points to either diligent upkeep or minimal scrutiny at test. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on chassis rails, suspension bushes, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained 2021 mileage discrepancy. The repeated no-defect fails warrant checking with the selling garage whether they stem from documentation mismatches or concealed faults not transcribed to the DVSA record. Verify the true mileage via service invoices and V5C before purchase, as the conflicting 2021 figure undermines confidence in the stated 154,469.