2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CP08 HWB

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of recurring faults. The most recent test in November 2025 at 145,222 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a damaged mirror and surface corrosion under the body. This represents an improvement over the September 2022 failure, which recorded multiple defects, suggesting that the primary mechanical and lighting issues identified previously have been addressed by the current owner. At 145,222 miles over 18 years, the Transit has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the October 2024 test and another 8,500 miles leading into November 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which generally benefits the condition of rubber seals and hydraulic components. A prospective buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension component mountings. The records from 2022 and 2023 specifically highlight repairs to these areas which were covered in underseal, indicating past structural fatigue or stress cracking. While the 2025 advisory noted only surface corrosion, a thorough check of the underbody is essential to ensure that rust has not progressed into structural thinning, particularly where the previous repairs were made. The lighting system and tyres also require verification. Although the faults for indicator interference and insecure headlamps were resolved between the 2022 and 2023 tests, the buyer should confirm that the headlamp remains securely fixed and all indicators function without flickering. Given the previous failure for a worn offside rear tyre in 2022, checking the current alignment and tread wear patterns is necessary to ensure the suspension is not causing uneven tyre degradation.