2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · D29 BCL
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 165,995 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D29 BCL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 165,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D29 BCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (D29 BCL) between August 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
D29 BCL Mileage History
- 02/08/201133,639 mi
- 03/08/201133,660 mi+21 mi
- 01/08/201239,362 mi+5,702 mi
- 01/08/201239,362 mi
- 09/07/201342,299 mi+2,937 mi
- 09/07/201444,529 mi+2,230 mi
- 06/07/201548,189 mi+3,660 mi
- 03/08/201655,971 mi+7,782 mi
- 31/08/201764,420 mi+8,449 mi
- 06/09/201764,423 mi+3 mi
- 30/08/201871,040 mi+6,617 mi
- 03/09/201982,726 mi+11,686 mi
- 05/09/201982,750 mi+24 mi
- 11/09/202094,918 mi+12,168 mi
- 01/09/2021116,358 mi+21,440 mi
- 30/08/2022138,982 mi+22,624 mi
- 24/08/2023154,189 mi+15,207 mi
- 25/09/2024164,222 mi+10,033 mi
- 05/09/2025164,947 mi+725 mi
- 08/09/2025164,987 mi+40 mi
- 21/09/2026165,995 mi+1,008 mi
Average of roughly 8,744 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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