CarVerify

Free Car Check

B25 LWS

2016 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 LWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,596 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 105,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 103,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 80,303 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front metal objects in both tyres

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing metal objects in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front metal objects in both tyres

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing metal objects in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,246 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working n/s door (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B25 LWS is a 2016 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B25 LWS, 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 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B25 LWS?

You can check the full history of B25 LWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B25 LWS registered?

B25 LWS is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is B25 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 LWS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B25 LWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B25 LWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.