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Used 2012 Ford Focus for sale
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI ZETEC 113BHP 5DR
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€4,500
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You often load a pushchair, dog or bulky bags: an estate layout could be useful. Try your own luggage rather than judging by the exterior size.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 14 years old and 293,060 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the Mk3 Focus estate (often called the Tourer) commonly seen with the 1.6 TDCi diesel and a 5-speed/6-speed manual. Diesel Focuses are very economical on long runs but can develop diesel-specific faults over time — DPF clogging, EGR carbon build-up and turbo oil-leaks are the usual suspects; the manual drivetrain can also show clutch or dual-mass flywheel wear. The estate body gives a larger boot and practical load area compared with the hatch, which is why these are popular with families.
- DPF condition — ask if the car has had regular motorway runs or forced-regens; look for persistent DPF warning lights or excessive soot when starting.
- Clutch and dual-mass flywheel — check for slip under load, judder when taking off and rattling noise from the bellhousing on cold starts.
- EGR/turbo signs — heavy smoke on acceleration, loss of power, or oil in intake/intercooler/boost pipes indicate common problems.
- Rear load area and tailgate — inspect boot floor, tailgate seals, struts and rear wheel-arch area for corrosion or water ingress from heavy use.
- Suspension and steering — listen for knocks from drop links/anti-roll bars and check for uneven tyre wear or worn rear shocks.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.