Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD (2008)
2008 Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2008 Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Transit 115 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 30%, well below the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely risky buy without thorough pre-purchase inspection. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the average 0.73 failures per vehicle tells you these vans consistently need work to pass.
These Transits are racking up serious mileage—averaging 160,000 miles at 16 years old—which explains the failure rate; they're workhorses that have earned their wear. Before committing, budget for at least one round of repairs and have a mechanic specifically check the suspension, braking system, and engine bay, as these are where the failures cluster on ageing work vans.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD vehicles fall between 120,536 and 196,910 miles.
2008 Ford Transit 115 T350m RWD — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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