2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · CJ03 RLJ
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 346,261 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 346,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ03 RLJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 346,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ03 RLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (CJ03 RLJ) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
CJ03 RLJ Mileage History
- 14/03/201168,080 mi
- 26/11/201191,786 mi+23,706 mi
- 29/11/2012144,680 mi+52,894 mi
- 08/12/2012144,885 mi+205 mi
- 07/03/2014217,348 mi+72,463 mi
- 15/03/2014217,366 mi+18 mi
- 20/03/2015237,268 mi+19,902 mi
- 23/03/2015237,230 mi-38 mi
- 29/01/2016245,616 mi+8,386 mi
- 07/04/2017269,712 mi+24,096 mi
- 07/04/2017269,712 mi
- 15/10/2021285,262 mi+15,550 mi
- 20/12/2022320,597 mi+35,335 mi
- 06/01/2024328,200 mi+7,603 mi
- 31/01/2025333,761 mi+5,561 mi
- 03/02/2026346,261 mi+12,500 mi
Average of roughly 18,677 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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