Ford Transit Courier
Registered from 2014 to 2025.
About this model
The Ford Transit Courier is a small delivery vehicle marketed by Ford of Europe. Making its debut as a model of 2014 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the Transit Courier is the smallest vehicle of the product range of the Ford Transit. Deriving its underpinnings from the Ford Fiesta, the model line is the first van based on the Fiesta since the discontinuation of the Ford Courier in August 2002. The Tourneo Courier variant is marketed as leisure activity vehicle.
From the Wikipedia article Ford Transit Courier, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 1.5 diesel. 660 of 4,835 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 10% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 34% | 226 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 30% | 201 |
| Lights and electrics | 29% | 191 |
| Visibility | 22% | 145 |
| Brakes | 18% | 118 |
| Suspension | 4% | 27 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Where it stands out against its peers
- Exhaust and emissions: failed more often than 97% of 2019 cars — 30% of its 660 failed tests, where an ordinary 2019 car has 6%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 34% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Exhaust and emissions — 30% of its failures
- Brakes — 18% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 29% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 22% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 24% of its inspections, against the 16% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 13% | 5% | 326 | |
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 9% | 1,252 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 12% | 1,346 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 14% | 986 | |
| 80–100k miles | 16% | 14% | 505 | |
| 100–120k miles | 18% | 16% | 234 | |
| 120–140k miles | 16% | 17% | 92 | |
| 140–160k miles | 24% | 16% | 51 |
4,792 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 diesel · 93 hp · 1358 kg · 2489 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 90 hp · 1372 kg · 2489 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 diesel · 1342 kg · 2489 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.5 diesel · 86 hp · 1329 kg · 2489 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.5 diesel · 118 hp · 1279 kg · 2258 mm wheelbase · 3.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/01259/24
The cabling of the steering column may have an error, that can lead to a short circuit and thereby to a loss of power in the vehicle. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01786/24
The braking system may have been contaminated with mineral oil. This can lead to the swelling of rubber components in the braking system (hydraulic seals, brake hoses, etc.) causing the braking system to lack hydraulic pressure. This can result in longer brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00114/26
Leakage from the fuel rail may cause fuel to be released, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00135/26
The bolts on the rear brake drums are not tightened to the specified torque. This may cause brake fluid leakage and/or brake or wheel jamming, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01257/25
A contact between the coupling nut of the brake line and the fuel tank may cause a leak in one of the brake lines. This can lead the fuel tank to become damaged and fuel to leak, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01577/26
The handbrake may slip, causing a complete loss of holding power. This could allow the vehicle to roll away unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01962/25
The fuel line may chafe against surrounding components and develop a leak. Fuel leaking onto hot components in the engine compartment may ignite and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users