2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SL08 XRZ
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 185,863 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL08 XRZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2022
- 185,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 31 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL08 XRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (SL08 XRZ) between June 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SL08 XRZ Mileage History
- 23/06/201159,844 mi
- 23/06/201159,844 mi
- 19/06/201272,100 mi+12,256 mi
- 15/08/201383,274 mi+11,174 mi
- 12/08/201494,553 mi+11,279 mi
- 13/08/201494,605 mi+52 mi
- 13/08/2015105,887 mi+11,282 mi
- 13/08/2015105,887 mi
- 10/08/2016120,358 mi+14,471 mi
- 16/08/2016120,358 mi
- 14/08/2017135,795 mi+15,437 mi
- 16/08/2017135,884 mi+89 mi
- 11/08/2018151,330 mi+15,446 mi
- 15/08/2018151,378 mi+48 mi
- 10/08/2019163,091 mi+11,713 mi
- 22/08/2019163,144 mi+53 mi
- 04/09/2020171,828 mi+8,684 mi
- 10/09/2020171,860 mi+32 mi
- 16/09/2021181,897 mi+10,037 mi
- 28/09/2022185,863 mi+3,966 mi
Average of roughly 11,186 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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