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    Ford Transit 2.0 Transit 460 Trend EcoBlue
    £14,495 + VAT
    Ford TRANSIT 2.0 Transit 460 Trend EcoBlue
    • 2019
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    • 61,812 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Keecars

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    Ford Transit 2.0 Transit 460 Trend EcoBlue
    £15,000 + VAT
    Ford TRANSIT 2.0 Transit 460 Trend EcoBlue
    • 2019
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    • 53,170 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Keecars

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  • Mercedes Vito 2.1 116 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel G-Tronic+ R
    £16,990
    Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1 116 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel G-Tronic+ R
    • 2016
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    • 164,000 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    BNM Auto Ltd

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  • Ford Tourneo 2.0 310 EcoBlue Titanium L1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £7,500 + VAT
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 310 EcoBlue Titanium L1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2018
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    • 70,000 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    WISE WHEELS LTD

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    Ford Tourneo 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £19,790
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2021
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    • 77,075 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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    Ford Tourneo 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    £19,990
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2021
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    • 48,617 miles
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    • Hybrid
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    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 2.1 114 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel Manual RWD
    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 2.1 114 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel Manual RWD
    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 2.1 114 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel Manual RWD
    £17,997
    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 2.1 114 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel Manual RWD
    • 2019
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    • 106,743 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Amin Motors Ltd

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    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Minibus Double Cab 5dr Diesel Auto L2 E
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Minibus Double Cab 5dr Diesel Auto L2 E
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Minibus Double Cab 5dr Diesel Auto L2 E
    £24,999
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Minibus Double Cab 5dr Diesel Auto L2 E
    • 2019
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    • 62,300 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Supreno Cars Ltd

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    Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi Allure Standard MPV 5dr Diesel EAT8 MWB Euro 6 (s/s)
    Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi Allure Standard MPV 5dr Diesel EAT8 MWB Euro 6 (s/s)
    Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi Allure Standard MPV 5dr Diesel EAT8 MWB Euro 6 (s/s)
    £28,900
    Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi Allure Standard MPV 5dr Diesel EAT8 MWB Euro 6 (s/s)
    • 2022
    • •
    • 51,900 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Supreno Cars Ltd

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    Mercedes Vito 2.1 114 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel Manual RWD
    £17,997
    MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 2.1 114 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel Manual RWD
    • 2019
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    • 106,743 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Amin Motors Ltd

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    Ford Tourneo 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Minibus Double Cab 5dr Diesel Auto L2 E
    £24,999
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Minibus Double Cab 5dr Diesel Auto L2 E
    • 2019
    • •
    • 62,300 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Supreno Cars Ltd

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    Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi Allure Standard MPV 5dr Diesel EAT8 MWB Euro 6 (s/s)
    £28,900
    Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi Allure Standard MPV 5dr Diesel EAT8 MWB Euro 6 (s/s)
    • 2022
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    • 51,900 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    Supreno Cars Ltd

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    Ford Transit 320 Trend L2 H1 LWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps
    £18,500 + VAT
    Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend L2 H1 LWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps
    • 2022
    • •
    • 31,710 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

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  • Renault Trafic LL30 Advance L2 H1 LWB 2.0l Blue dCi 110PS
    £27,950 + VAT
    Renault Trafic LL30 Advance L2 H1 LWB 2.0l Blue dCi 110PS
    • 2025
    • •
    • 99 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

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  • Renault Trafic LL30 Advance L2 H1 LWB 2.0l Blue dCi 110PS
    £27,950 + VAT
    Renault Trafic LL30 Advance L2 H1 LWB 2.0l Blue dCi 110PS
    • 2025
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    • 99 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1 116 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel G-Tronic+ R
    Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1 116 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel G-Tronic+ R
    Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1 116 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel G-Tronic+ R
    £16,990
    Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1 116 CDI BlueTEC PRO Tourer Double Cab 5dr Diesel G-Tronic+ R
    • 2016
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    • 164,000 miles
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    • Diesel
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    • Automatic
    BNM Auto Ltd

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    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £19,790
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 320 EcoBlue Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 77,075 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    £19,990
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2021
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    • 48,617 miles
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    • Hybrid
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    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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Electric minibuses

  • Ford Tourneo Custom 340 SWB Titanium X 65kWh 160kw / 218PS RWD Auto
    Ford Tourneo Custom 340 SWB Titanium X 65kWh 160kw / 218PS RWD Auto
    Ford Tourneo Custom 340 SWB Titanium X 65kWh 160kw / 218PS RWD Auto
    £36,499 + VAT
    Ford Tourneo Custom 340 SWB Titanium X 65kWh 160kw / 218PS RWD Auto
    • 2025
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    • 3,053 miles
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    • Electric
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    • Automatic
    Gates of Harlow Transit Centre

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vito ELr Tourer L3 Electric Fwd 150kW 100kWh Premium 9-Seater Auto
    Mercedes-Benz Vito ELr Tourer L3 Electric Fwd 150kW 100kWh Premium 9-Seater Auto
    Mercedes-Benz Vito ELr Tourer L3 Electric Fwd 150kW 100kWh Premium 9-Seater Auto
    £48,995 + VAT
    Mercedes-Benz Vito ELr Tourer L3 Electric Fwd 150kW 100kWh Premium 9-Seater Auto
    • 2025
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    • 2,532 miles
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    • Electric
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    Mercedes-Benz Vans Aylesbury

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    Mercedes-Benz eVito 100kWh PRO Tourer Auto FWD L2 5dr (8Seat)
    Mercedes-Benz eVito 100kWh PRO Tourer Auto FWD L2 5dr (8Seat)
    Mercedes-Benz eVito 100kWh PRO Tourer Auto FWD L2 5dr (8Seat)
    £24,495 + VAT
    Mercedes-Benz eVito 100kWh PRO Tourer Auto FWD L2 5dr (8Seat)
    • 2021
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    • 30,263 miles
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    • Electric
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    Just Audi VW

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Hybrid minibuses

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    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    £19,990
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2021
    • •
    • 48,617 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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  • Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    £25,990
    Ford Tourneo Custom 1.0 320 EcoBoost 13.6kWh Titanium Auto L1 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2022
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    • 66,424 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Auto Mall Ltd

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  • Ford Tourneo Custom 2.5 340 Duratec 11.8kWh Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.5 340 Duratec 11.8kWh Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 5dr
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.5 340 Duratec 11.8kWh Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 5dr
    £45,990
    Ford Tourneo Custom 2.5 340 Duratec 11.8kWh Titanium Auto L2 Euro 6 5dr
    • 2024
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    • 14,380 miles
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    • Hybrid
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    Auto Mall Ltd

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Minibus buying guide

A used minibus needs a different mindset from a standard van, because you’re responsible for passengers. Start by checking the seating layout, seatbelts and access, especially if it’s been used for school runs, community transport or airport shuttles. Minibuses often do lots of stop start miles, which can mean more wear in brakes, tyres, suspension and clutch than the mileage suggests.

Next, get clear on licensing and how the vehicle will be used. In the UK, “minibus” typically means more than 8 passenger seats, and there are specific rules on whether you can drive one on a car licence or need a D1/PCV entitlement.

Practical checks matter too. Make sure the doors and steps work smoothly, that the heating and ventilation are effective for a full load of people, and that the van pulls cleanly when fully loaded. Finally, if you’ll be driving into London, TfL’s ULEZ standards for vans and minibuses are Euro 4 for petrol and Euro 6 for diesel, so check the declared emissions standard for the exact vehicle you’re buying rather than guessing by age.

An AA Vehicle Check or inspection can add reassurance before you buy.

  • Can I drive a minibus on a car licence?

    Possibly, but only in specific circumstances. GOV.UK says you may be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats on your car licence if it’s not for ‘hire or reward’ and you meet conditions such as being 21 or over, having held your licence for at least 2 years, driving on a voluntary basis for a non commercial organisation, not towing a trailer, and keeping the minibus’s maximum authorised mass (including passengers) within 3,500kg (or 4,250kg for electric or hydrogen vehicles). If those conditions don’t apply, you’ll usually need the correct minibus entitlement on your licence.

  • What licence do I need to drive a minibus?

    In most cases, you’ll need category D1 on your driving licence to drive a minibus. GOV.UK defines D1 as vehicles with no more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, and (normally) a trailer up to 750kg. If the vehicle has more than 16 passenger seats, you’re into category D. Some drivers who passed their car test before 1 January 1997 may already have certain entitlements, so it’s worth checking your licence details rather than guessing.

  • How to get minibus licence?

    To get a minibus entitlement, you usually start by applying for provisional D1. GOV.UK says you apply using a D2 application form and a D4 medical examination report completed by a doctor, and you send the forms and your photocard driving licence to DVLA. After that, you’ll need the relevant theory and practical tests to add D1 to your licence. If you plan to drive a minibus commercially (‘for profit’) rather than under the voluntary arrangements, GOV.UK says you’ll need the appropriate passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) entitlement and may also need a public service vehicle operator licence, so it’s important to confirm your route before you apply.

  • How many seats in a minibus?

    In UK terms, a minibus is generally a vehicle with more than 8 passenger seats. Many people use “minibus” to mean the 9 to 16 seat class, because category D1 covers vehicles with up to 16 passenger seats (and up to 8 metres in length). Always check the V5C and the actual seat count in the vehicle you’re buying, because some people carriers are 8 seats and classed differently.

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