2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BD08 XGR
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 214,598 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD08 XGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 214,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD08 XGR 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 (BD08 XGR) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 185/75*16C (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 185/75*16C (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
BD08 XGR Mileage History
- 04/04/2023192,828 mi
- 05/06/2024198,713 mi+5,885 mi
- 22/06/2024199,326 mi+613 mi
- 30/06/2026214,598 mi+15,272 mi
- 30/06/2026214,598 mi
Average of roughly 6,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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