2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EO08 ACU

The 2008 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 23 July 2024 at 131,654 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history shows two earlier failures in 2023 and 2024 that were logged with no defects cited, suggesting administrative or presentation anomalies rather than resolved mechanical faults. A buyer should treat the clean recent pass with measured caution given those prior anomalies. Recorded mileage stands at 131,654 against an eighteen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,314 miles per year which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The odometer moved from 121,881 miles at the March 2022 test to 127,265 by May 2023, then climbed to 131,114 by May 2024. The gap between the March 2023 fail and May 2023 pass shows only 354 miles, while the May 2024 fail and July 2024 pass show 540 miles, indicating the van was barely used between those linked tests. The DVSA data itself is sparse, with no advisories or component-level faults ever listed across the five entries. Because the record flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions concerns, the buyer cannot infer specific component decay from the MOT alone. The two failure entries with zero defects recorded warrant direct scrutiny of the physical test certificates and refusal reasons, as a clean presentation may mask undocumented issues. A pre-purchase inspection should still assess structural integrity underneath the chassis, check for binding calipers through a road test, and verify tyre tread depth and wiper condition given consumable wear typical at this mileage. Previous keeper behaviour is hard to judge from such thin data, but the repeated fail-pass pairs within weeks imply either test centre discrepancies or hurried rectification. The low annual mileage suggests lighter duty cycles than a high-mileage fleet van, yet standing periods can promote rust and flat spots on tyres. Inspect the vehicle in person before relying on this record as evidence of sound mechanical condition.