2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · WG08 EFD

The 2008 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed test on 17 December 2025 at 161,472 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable in the most recent period. The record shows no defects logged at any stage, yet the vehicle failed twice on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault, on 12 December 2025 at 161,464 miles and 19 November 2024 at 160,807 miles, before immediate passes days later. This pattern implies paperwork or presentation issues at the testing station rather than worsening wear, though it denies the buyer any advisory history to gauge component condition. The recorded mileage of 161,472 against an 18-year life gives a mean of roughly 8,971 miles per year, typical for a light commercial van of this era. From the 17 October 2023 test at 152,981 miles to the 28 November 2024 pass at 160,808 miles the vehicle covered 7,827 miles, then only 664 miles by December 2025, signalling a sharp drop in use over the final year. Such low recent accumulation may mean long standing periods, which on a Transit of this age raises the risk of perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and dormant corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion, as the clean MOT ledger offers no visibility of hidden rot in chassis rails or sill sections common to 2008 Transits. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs across all entries provides no evidence of imminent failure, but at 161,472 miles these consumables are due for wear regardless of test outcome. Given the two failed-then-passed sequences in November 2024 and December 2025, verify the V5C and test documentation are now correct and confirm no outstanding recall or plate anomaly caused those rejects. The sparse, defect-free history suggests basic upkeep was maintained, yet the age and low last-year mileage mean a pre-purchase check of tyres, wiper blades, and brake binding is warranted before reliance on the van.