2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GL08 UFD
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 190,840 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 UFD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 190,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (86 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 UFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (GL08 UFD) between July 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (86 issues), Lighting (48 issues), Bodywork (34 issues), Windscreen (27 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 159 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL08 UFD Mileage History
- 21/07/2011100,523 mi
- 22/07/2011100,533 mi+10 mi
- 20/07/2012131,413 mi+30,880 mi
- 24/07/2013167,047 mi+35,634 mi
- 24/07/2013167,053 mi+6 mi
- 15/08/2014177,690 mi+10,637 mi
- 07/10/2015178,504 mi+814 mi
- 12/10/2015148,509 mi-29,995 mi
- 10/10/2016180,639 mi+32,130 mi
- 19/10/2016180,649 mi+10 mi
- 16/10/2017183,566 mi+2,917 mi
- 15/10/2018185,794 mi+2,228 mi
- 17/10/2018185,794 mi
- 10/10/2019187,463 mi+1,669 mi
- 16/10/2019187,463 mi
- 09/10/2020188,355 mi+892 mi
- 23/09/2021188,452 mi+97 mi
- 08/03/2022188,453 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/2022188,453 mi
- 22/03/2023189,172 mi+719 mi
- 30/03/2023189,172 mi
- 22/02/2024189,916 mi+744 mi
- 01/03/2024189,916 mi
- 12/03/2025190,347 mi+431 mi
- 24/03/2026190,840 mi+493 mi
- 01/04/2026190,840 mi
Average of roughly 6,145 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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