2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MV58 MBU
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 197,977 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV58 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 197,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV58 MBU 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 (MV58 MBU) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wh”.
MV58 MBU Mileage History
- 16/05/2022184,179 mi
- 28/07/2023185,135 mi+956 mi
- 24/01/2024185,430 mi+295 mi
- 21/02/2025191,813 mi+6,383 mi
- 21/03/2026197,977 mi+6,164 mi
Average of roughly 3,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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