2019 Ford Tourneo Courier Titanium Tdci 1.5L Diesel · OY69 OUL

The vehicle presented for evaluation is a 2019 Ford Tourneo Courier Titanium TDCI with a recorded mileage of 36,496 miles, and the most recent DVSA MOT test conducted on 1 September 2026 resulted in a pass. The test record does, however, include two advisory notices relating to the nearside and offside front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, which warrants prompt attention prior to further road use. Looking back across the recent MOT history, the maintenance trajectory appears largely stable, with the vehicle passing each annual inspection since 2022 and only one minor failure recorded in August 2025 concerning an offside front windscreen wiper failing to clear the windscreen effectively, a defect that was rectified and resulted in a pass on the same date. The advisory items noted at the latest test are the first recorded wear-related concerns, and although they have not yet escalated to failure, they indicate that consumable replacement is now due. With an annual average of approximately 5,214 miles over a seven-year period, the recorded mileage is notably low for the vehicle's age. Such light usage typically suggests either predominantly short urban journeys or extended periods of standing, both of which carry their own mechanical consequences. Low-mileage diesel vehicles are particularly susceptible to issues such as short-trip glazing of the clutch and brake components, while prolonged standing can lead to moisture accumulation in the engine oil, fuel system condensation, and premature deterioration of the diesel particulate filter due to infrequent regeneration cycles. Equally, standing periods commonly accelerate brake disc corrosion and caliper seizure, battery depletion, and the degradation of rubber components such as drive belts and coolant hoses through age rather than use. Given the low annual mileage and the seven-year age of the vehicle, prospective buyers should pay particular attention to time-sensitive deterioration rather than purely wear-related items. The front tyres flagged at the latest MOT should be inspected for both remaining tread depth and any signs of uneven inner or outer edge wear, which can indicate worn suspension components such as track rod ends, wishbone bushes, or top mounts. During a test drive, listen for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, particularly from the front end, and check for pulling to one side under braking which could suggest binding calipers resulting from standing corrosion. The brake discs, especially on a vehicle with low mileage, should be examined for surface rust and any lipping that might indicate corrosion build-up, and the handbrake mechanism should be operated to confirm full release without dragging. Further inspection points appropriate to this age and usage profile include verifying the condition of the 12-volt battery, which on a diesel vehicle of this age is likely approaching the end of its service life, and confirming the service history to evidence timely replacement of the timing belt if due, engine oil and filter at calendar-appropriate intervals, brake fluid, coolant, and the diesel fuel filter. The condition of rubber components such as the auxiliary drive belt, coolant hoses, and any visible turbocharger or intercooler pipework should be checked for perishing or weeping, particularly given the propensity for standing vehicles to suffer from dry-rot rather than wear-related failure. It would also be prudent to examine the underside and wheel arches for any surface corrosion consistent with age, and to confirm that the vehicle has been regularly run for sufficient duration to allow the diesel particulate filter to complete active regeneration cycles, as neglect in this area can lead to expensive remedial work.