2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GC55 GAS
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 150,109 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC55 GAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 150,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC55 GAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (GC55 GAS) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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 (18 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GC55 GAS Mileage History
- 03/07/2024146,845 mi
- 28/07/2025148,372 mi+1,527 mi
- 01/08/2025148,376 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/2026150,107 mi+1,731 mi
- 03/08/2026150,109 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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