2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AD08 RLO

The Ford Transit failed its most recent MOT on 17 March 2022 at 170,924 miles, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed. The DVSA record shows no defects logged against that failure, which prevents any trend analysis of stability, worsening, or improvement. Given the absence of a subsequent pass, the vehicle has not demonstrated legal roadworthiness for over four years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The recorded odometer reading of 170,924 miles against an 18-year-old van equates to roughly 9,496 miles per year, a typical usage rate for this model. The history contains a single entry, so no mileage accumulation pattern or gaps between tests can be assessed. The lack of intermediate records means we cannot trace consumable wear or mechanical degradation across ownership periods. A buyer must treat this vehicle as unroadworthy until a fresh MOT confirms otherwise. The 2022 failure with no listed defects suggests the tester recorded a administrative or unclassified fault; a physical inspection should verify structural integrity, suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust emissions before any assumption of serviceability. Given the age and four-year test lapse, corrosion to chassis members and binding calipers are realistic risks that the sparse record does not rule out. Prior to purchase, commission an independent mechanical inspection covering drivetrain condition and tyre tread depth. The previous owner allowed the test to lapse without rectification, implying deferred maintenance rather than active care. Without a current pass, the Transit should not be driven on public roads.