2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SH08 PFN
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 197,666 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 PFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 197,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 PFN 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 (SH08 PFN) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SH08 PFN Mileage History
- 31/03/2023180,742 mi
- 07/03/2024186,381 mi+5,639 mi
- 07/03/2024186,381 mi
- 28/03/2025191,863 mi+5,482 mi
- 02/04/2026197,666 mi+5,803 mi
Average of roughly 5,630 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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