2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AR05 BAK
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 173,138 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR05 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 173,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR05 BAK 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 (AR05 BAK) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer - 1.56 test reading - 2.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner whee”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength out”.
AR05 BAK Mileage History
- 13/12/2022167,426 mi
- 12/12/2023167,507 mi+81 mi
- 14/04/2025167,692 mi+185 mi
- 16/04/2025167,707 mi+15 mi
- 14/07/2026173,138 mi+5,431 mi
Average of roughly 1,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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