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Used 2012 Ford Focus for sale
1.6 TDCI Zetec 113BHP 5DR
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€6,900
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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 want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
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 246,223 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.
Most 2012 Focus diesels you’ll see are 1.6 TDCi or the larger 1.8/2.0 TDCi engines paired to a 5‑speed or 6‑speed manual. The diesel/manual combo is fuel-efficient and well suited to long trips, but these engines commonly show DPF and EGR carbon build-up on mainly short-trip cars and some examples suffer dual‑mass flywheel or clutch wear. Parts are cheap and easy to source in Ireland, and routine servicing is straightforward compared with many premium brands.
- DPF/EGR health — look for frequent regeneration warnings, heavy soot at the tailpipe or a permanent DPF fault light (short-trip cars are prone to blockage).
- Clutch and dual‑mass flywheel — test for slipping, judder or vibration on take-up and listen for rattles from the DMF when cold.
- Turbo and boost plumbing — check for oil leaks, split intercooler hoses or whistle/noise under boost and uneven power delivery.
- Gearbox and synchros — confirm smooth selection into 1st/2nd and no crunching when cold; check for worn linkage play.
- Confirm cam timing service interval — find out whether the specific engine uses a cambelt or chain and when any belt was last changed (required if cambelt).
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
This 2012 Ford Focus comes fully serviced, tested and includes a warranty. Finance is available and nationwide delivery can be arranged. Price: €6,900.