2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LD58 AAF

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile due to a significant history of structural degradation and recurring mechanical failures. While the most recent MOT recorded in September 2021 at 156,308 miles passed with no defects, the vehicle has not been tested for nearly five years. This gap in testing is critical for a commercial vehicle of this age, as the previous record shows a trend of worsening corrosion and component wear that has likely progressed unchecked during the intervening period of unverified use. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old Ford Transit, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The vehicle progressed from 63,853 miles in 2013 to 156,308 miles by 2021, showing steady usage intervals. However, the accumulation of over 15,000 miles between 2019 and 2020 coincided with a high frequency of failures, including a major failure for structural integrity due to significant corrosion in the inner integral sills and wheel arches. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and sills. The 2020 failure highlighted severe corrosion on the nearside and offside rear integral body structures and arches, which is a primary safety risk if not properly repaired. Furthermore, the record shows a persistent issue with brake pipe corrosion, which was flagged repeatedly between 2017 and 2020. The suspension components, specifically the front arm pins, track rod ends, and coil springs, have shown a history of wear and corrosion, suggesting the entire suspension assembly may be nearing the end of its functional life.