2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CV58 OFA

The 2008 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy on its most recent test, passing cleanly on 8 April 2025 at 126,881 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the last two annual tests showing no advisories or faults. Prior to that, the vehicle failed twice in quick succession, on 12 March 2024 at 123,812 miles and 27 February 2023 at 108,692 miles, yet both failures list no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The owner corrected these with passes on 25 March 2024 and 8 March 2023 respectively. Mileage sits at 126,881 against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,049 miles per year, which is typical for a Transit of this age. The record shows steady use rather than long standing or heavy commercial accumulation. Between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests the van covered about 15,159 miles, then only 3,030 miles to April 2025, suggesting lighter recent use. The sparse history with clean passes outside the two anomaly failures implies basic upkeep was adequate, though the lack of advisories means wear items were either replaced pre-test or simply not flagged. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as Transits of this era commonly suffer rust unseen in a pass-only record. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related fatigue despite no tester flags. Verify the two defect-free failures were clerical, not concealed mechanical rejections, by reviewing the original refusal notices. Given the clean recent record, consumables like tyres and wiper blades likely remain serviceable, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent on a 126,000-mile van.