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What should I look for when buying a Ford Focus estate?

What's there to look out for on a diesel 1.8 Ford Focus estate on a 51 plate?

Asked on 28 July 2010 by regan

Answered by David Ross
Here's everything you need to be aware of when buying a Ford Focus (hatch and estate). It's a long list so rather than emailing it, here's a link to the page on the site: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/focus-1998?sect...d
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