The Transit minibus comes in multiple wheelbase and roof-height and seating layouts (commonly 9–17 seats) — confirm the exact configuration and payload for your use. The 2026 diesel/manual is straightforward mechanically but has emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, often AdBlue) that prefers regular longer runs; manual gearboxes mean clutch wear is the main driveline item to watch. Commercial insurance and roadworthiness testing for passenger-carrying vehicles are handled separately in Ireland, so budget for those and verify any PSV/operating paperwork if you’ll use it for hire.

• Seating mounts, seat belts and ISOFIX anchors — ensure each seat is securely fastened and belts retract/click cleanly.
• Passenger door/step, handrail and emergency-exit operation — doors and steps should open/close smoothly and lighting/signage work.
• Clutch engagement feel and pedal free play — manuals used for shuttle work can have heavy or poorly adjusted clutches out of the yard.
• Confirm DPF/AdBlue and EGR systems fitted and that factory emissions software updates have been applied; ask how the vehicle was run during dealer prep.
• Delivery paperwork: vehicle weights/payload plate, commercial registration, and any passenger-carrying (PSV) certificates or compliance documents you need for hiring passengers.