2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SD57 HWA
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 175,193 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD57 HWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 175,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD57 HWA 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 (SD57 HWA) between July 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake pipe(S) (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”.
SD57 HWA Mileage History
- 10/07/2024174,064 mi
- 13/07/2024174,064 mi
- 08/07/2025175,067 mi+1,003 mi
- 16/09/2025175,103 mi+36 mi
- 09/10/2026175,193 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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