2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AE58 AXB

The 2008 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent DVSA test on 2 October 2025 at 190,968 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 21 August 2021 at 180,294 miles also passed clean. The absence of any advisories or failures across both examinations indicates the vehicle has not shown a worsening mechanical condition in the recorded period. The mileage pattern sits at roughly typical use for an eighteen year old van. Between the August 2021 test and the October 2025 test the odometer advanced only 10,674 miles, equating to about 2,600 miles per year over that four year span, well below the lifetime average of 10,609 miles per year. A sparse record with a four year gap and low accumulation suggests either light operational use or extended standing periods, though no further tests exist to confirm continuity of care. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly chassis rails and suspension mounting areas, given the vehicle's age and the unknown storage conditions during the low use interval. The clean MOT history offers no flagged wear on brake discs, coil springs, or suspension bushes, but aged rubber components and dormant calipers may degrade without road use. Verify the 2021 to 2025 gap with service invoices and check for seized handbrake mechanisms or flat spotted tyres from standing. The record shows no recurring faults, yet the elapsed time since the last test demands a fresh assessment of consumables and emissions before purchase.