2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SA08 VWS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 12 March 2024 at 116,942 miles. While the latest result is clean with no defects recorded, it followed a failure just four days prior at the same mileage. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing immediate issues to ensure compliance, and the subsequent lack of recurring advisories across the history indicates a generally sound mechanical state over the last two years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between March 2022 and March 2023, the vehicle covered 4,061 miles, followed by an additional 5,915 miles in the year leading up to the 2024 tests. This steady, moderate usage rate reduces the stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, though the eighteen-year age of the Transit means that material degradation of rubber-based parts remains a factor regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as Ford Transits of this era are prone to corrosion in hidden areas. Despite the clean recent pass, the intermittent failures in 2022 and 2024 indicate that specific components occasionally fall outside of tolerance limits before they are rectified. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, and check the brake calipers for binding or uneven wear to ensure that the low mileage has not led to seized components due to periods of inactivity.