2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FL08 ADU

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 17 January 2023 recorded a pass but listed several advisories. The tester noted a cracked nearside mirror glass, a non‑obligatory stop lamp not operating, brake pipes covered in grease and showing corrosion, and thin rear brake pads. Earlier in 2022 the same vehicle showed wear on suspension bushes, anti‑roll bar linkages, oil leakage and structural corrosion around wheel arches and sills. The accumulation of faults from 2022 to 2023 indicates a worsening maintenance trend, and the absence of any MOT after January 2023 leaves the vehicle untested for more than three and a half years. Mileage progression is steep for an 18‑year‑old Transit. The log shows 234 422 miles on 14 January 2022 and 251 715 miles on 17 January 2023, a rise of roughly 17 300 miles in twelve months. This rate exceeds the average 14 000‑mile annual use cited for the model and suggests heavy duty operation. The MOT record contains only two entries spaced a year apart, and the gap to the present date (8 August 2026) is unusually long, implying limited recent inspection or service activity. A prospective buyer should focus on the systems highlighted by the advisories. Inspect the brake piping for grease contamination and corrosion, test pedal feel and listen for pipe leaks. Examine rear brake pads and discs for uneven wear and verify that the pads are not thin. Check for oil seepage from the engine mounts or elsewhere and assess the condition of the rear lower engine mounting. Examine suspension components: the front arm bushes, anti‑roll bar linkage joints and D‑bushes for excessive play or wear. Look for rust on inner wheel arches, sills and the vehicle structure; while the MOT noted corrosion without significant loss of rigidity, any deep pitting could compromise safety. Also verify the mirrors, stop lamp operation, headlamp lenses and seat belt webbing, as these items were flagged in the recent test. Given the high mileage, the concentration of mechanical advisories and the extended MOT gap, the vehicle requires a comprehensive pre‑purchase inspection before any commitment is made.