2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BD08 ABN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, passing its most recent MOT test on 26 August 2025 at 105,859 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of significant instability. While the latest pass indicates no recorded defects, the history reveals three consecutive failures in late 2024 and summer 2025, suggesting that the vehicle previously struggled to meet minimum standards before the owner finally addressed the necessary repairs to secure a passing result. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 105,859 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 5,881 miles per year. This low usage suggests the Transit has seen light commercial work or sat stationary for extended periods. The data shows a concentrated burst of activity between October 2024 and August 2025, where the vehicle covered 3,392 miles across four test attempts. This rapid mileage accumulation during that period indicates that the failures were likely related to age-related degradation or neglect rather than high-mileage wear and tear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the components that likely caused the recent failures, as the provided record does not detail the specific mechanical faults. Given the age and low mileage, the priority should be on checking for structural corrosion on the chassis members and suspension mounting points, which often degrade when vehicles sit unused. The inspector should also scrutinise for perished rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and leaking seals, as these are common causes of MOT failures on older, low-mileage vans.