2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YR58 FCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a significant decline in standards following two years of passes. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 74,963 miles, the previous year in 2025 revealed a cluster of mechanical and safety failures. The trend suggests a shift from diligent upkeep in 2023 and 2024 to a period of neglect in 2025, where multiple critical faults required immediate attention to pass the subsequent inspection. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,963 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 4,165 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between 2023 and 2026, where the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles annually. However, the 3,000 miles driven between 2024 and 2025 coincided with several failures. Low mileage on older vans often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and accelerated corrosion, which aligns with the issues noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly. The 2025 failure highlighted corroded brake pipes on both fronts covered in grease, which often indicates an attempt to mask rust or poor fluid maintenance. The tester also flagged a worn offside front suspension arm bush and a missing rear bump stop, indicating the undercarriage is beginning to age. You should verify that the parking brake is now fully effective, as it was inoperative and below efficiency requirements during the 2025 test. The most recent 2026 test noted a front oil leak that was not deemed excessive, but this requires close monitoring to ensure it does not evolve into a significant leak or affect other components. Given the history of an insecure anti-roll bar in 2025, the structural integrity of the rear suspension mounting points should be checked for play or deep corrosion. The vehicle appears functional, but the recurring nature of the faults suggests the previous owner only performed reactive rather than preventative maintenance.