2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · HW08 GVU
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 196,966 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 GVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 196,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW08 GVU 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 (HW08 GVU) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW08 GVU Mileage History
- 19/12/2023173,039 mi
- 16/01/2025185,349 mi+12,310 mi
- 20/02/2025185,421 mi+72 mi
- 03/03/2026196,966 mi+11,545 mi
- 03/03/2026196,966 mi
Average of roughly 10,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- SCV & PRV FailureModerate
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- Oil Pump Failure (2.2 Duratorq)Serious
Early 2.2-litre Euro 4/5 engines have a fragile oil pump design that can fail without warning, causing total engine seizure.
- Common-Rail Injector Blow-By and Seal FailureSerious
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