2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AM08 YSO
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 147,757 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 YSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 147,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 YSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (AM08 YSO) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal end at calliper badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear ”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both NOT Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AM08 YSO Mileage History
- 09/08/2023143,047 mi
- 16/07/2024144,260 mi+1,213 mi
- 17/07/2024144,260 mi
- 15/07/2025147,731 mi+3,471 mi
- 17/07/2025147,757 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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