2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · NV57 VJM

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status based on its most recent inspection. On 17 April 2023, the Transit passed its test with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that specific time. However, the lack of data prior to this date makes it impossible to establish a long-term maintenance trend or determine if the mechanical condition is stable or deteriorating. At a recorded mileage of 141,602 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,867 miles per year over its eighteen-year lifespan. This usage is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, suggesting it has not been subjected to extreme high-mileage fleet work. The gap between the April 2023 test and the current date of August 2026 exceeds three years, meaning any significant wear could have occurred on the vehicle's unitored components since the last official DVSA assessment. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the chassis rails and mounting points where these vehicles are prone to significant corrosion and surface rust. Since the previous record shows no advisories, there is a need to check for worn suspension bushes, perished coil springs, or leaking shock absorbers that may have developed since the last test. The braking system should also be examined for binding calipers or excessive disc wear to ensure the 2023 pass still reflects the current mechanical state.