2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · ME57 RCE
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 156,016 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME57 RCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 156,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME57 RCE 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 (ME57 RCE) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
ME57 RCE Mileage History
- 11/05/2022150,345 mi
- 19/05/2023153,789 mi+3,444 mi
- 20/05/2023153,789 mi
- 03/06/2024154,704 mi+915 mi
- 15/09/2025156,016 mi+1,312 mi
Average of roughly 1,694 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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