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D4 NHB

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 NHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,248 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,868 miles

General corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,988 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 100,982 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bumper loose N/s/f

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,697 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,068 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,917 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,996 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside centre sill corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,996 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside centre sill corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,676 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,063 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,730 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 33,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 28,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,684 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,692 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 24,692 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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D4 NHB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D4 NHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D4 NHB registered?

D4 NHB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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