2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EF08 MLZ
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 133,381 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF08 MLZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2022
- 133,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF08 MLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (EF08 MLZ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2022 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
EF08 MLZ Mileage History
- 18/10/2022133,370 mi
- 28/10/2022133,379 mi+9 mi
- 31/10/2022133,381 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 306 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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