Used Ford Tourneo Courier review and buying guide (2015 to 2023): which one to buy and what to check

Which used Ford Tourneo Courier should you buy?

Go for one in the higher Tourneo Courier trim rather than the basic Kombi, because that's where the cabin quality takes a clear step up. The plainer Kombi's interior isn't finished to the same standard, so if you'll spend long days inside it, the extra trim's worth hunting for across the 2015 to 2023 run.

Think about the rear seats before you choose one at all. They tumble forward, but they still take up a lot of room once folded, and getting them out means undoing 5 bolts on each side. If you'll often want the back clear for bulky loads, that's a real chore, so decide now whether you can live with seats that stay put.

Which Tourneo Courier engine is the safe choice?

The 1.0 EcoBoost is the engine to judge with care, because it can feel out of puff once the car's carrying a full load. That doesn't rule it out, but don't sign anything until you've driven one with the weight you'll normally have aboard: people in the back, bags behind them, and a hill or a fast slip road on the route.

Listen to how hard it's working on that drive. If it's labouring with a full car, picture that on every motorway trip and decide honestly whether the 1.0 EcoBoost suits the way you'll use it. If your loads are light, that shortage of shove matters less, since it's a full load that brings it out.

What should you check when viewing a used Tourneo Courier?

Both sliding side doors deserve a proper workout, since they feel light in use. Open and shut each one several times, and check it runs smoothly along its track, latches first time and sits flush with the body when closed. Inside, look over the plastics and trim for loose or rattling panels, especially on a basic Kombi, where the finish isn't as good.

Fold the rear seats and put them back up, then look at the space that's left. They don't stow away neatly and they eat a lot of room when tumbled, so make sure what remains suits what you carry. Removing them takes 5 bolts each side; ask whether they've ever been out and look for chewed or missing bolt heads.

Don't test drive it empty if you'll normally run it full. Take passengers along, or ask to load it up, and see how the 1.0 EcoBoost copes pulling away on a slope and joining faster traffic, since it's with a full load that it can feel breathless.

Paste the advert into the free check and it runs these against the listing, the MOT history and the DVLA record before you travel.

What does a used Ford Tourneo Courier cost to run?

What do Tourneo Courier owners like about them?

It's easy to drive, with a good view out and handling that feels like a car's, not a van's. It's a nice size, too, and the cabin's practical and spacious, with room for people and the clutter that comes with them.

There's a handy storage shelf above the windscreen for odds and ends. The car also makes a good starting point for a wheelchair accessible conversion, because the fuel tank sits centrally and the rear chassis legs are clear of obstructions, so fitting a ramp at the back isn't a difficult job.

• The Tourneo Courier offers an easy driving experience, featuring good visibility and car-like handling characteristics.
• This model provides a practical and spacious cabin, making it suitable for various passenger and cargo needs.
• A convenient storage shelf is located above the windscreen, adding to the vehicle's practicality.
• The vehicle's size, central fuel tank, and clear rear chassis legs simplify conversion into a small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.