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2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · ML58 NTO

ML58 NTO

2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2008. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Oct 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Oct 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2402cc
Mechanical Assessment

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P1: Lead with roadworthiness. P2: Address unknown mileage. P3: Focus on the lack of flags and what to check physically. P4: Test drive symptoms. Wait, check "No Generic Automotive Lectures": "do not explain why brake fluid is hygroscopic... what tyre DOT date stamps mean...". My draft doesn't do that. It tells the buyer what to look for based on the absence of data. Check "No Owner Speculation": "suggesting a pattern of prompt rectification" - is that speculation about the owner? Yes. Let's change to "indicating that failures were addressed quickly". Check Opening: "This 2008 Ford Transit..." - is that formulaic? The prompt says "NEVER start with formulaic openings like 'The most recent MOT test on...', 'The vehicle most recently passed...', or 'On Date the vehicle...'". This 2008 Ford Transit..." is a description of the vehicle's status. Let's make it even more "mechanical takeaway" focused. Revised P1: "A consistent record of roadworthiness defines this 2008 Ford Transit, which has maintained a clean testing history devoid of advisories or defects over the last several years. This stable trend is evidenced by the most recent pass on 22 October 2024, with the brief failures recorded in 2022 and 2024 being resolved almost immediately. Revised P2: "The total absence of recorded mileage data creates a significant void in the vehicle's usage profile, making it impossible to establish an annual accumulation rate or assess the current state of engine wear relative to its age. Consequently, the mechanical stress levels the chassis and powertrain have endured remain unknown, necessitating a rigorous physical inspection to identify wear that may not have reached the threshold of an MOT failure. Revised P3: "Since the DVSA records contain no specific advisories, there are no flagged weaknesses regarding brake binding, exhaust emissions, or suspension failure to prioritize. The inspection should therefore focus on a thorough physical audit of the vehicle's underside to verify the structural integrity of the sills and load-bearing members, ensuring no significant corrosion has been overlooked in previous tests. Revised P4: "During.
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ML58 NTO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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ML58 NTO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (ML58 NTO) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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