2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SW04 BUS
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 120,190 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW04 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 120,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW04 BUS Mileage History
- 22/11/2023103,992 mi
- 21/11/2024111,896 mi+7,904 mi
- 05/12/2024111,904 mi+8 mi
- 23/10/2025120,143 mi+8,239 mi
- 17/11/2025120,190 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 8,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 BUS 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 (SW04 BUS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to suspension arm bushes (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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