Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus

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Sun 14 Dec 2008 20:16
2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus - Hector Brocklebank
Recently inherited Grandfather's Y-reg Focus 1.8. 11,000 miles FSH and always garaged. Only done 500 miles pa since 2002.

My concerns:
1. Doesn't run very smoothly and lots of condensation from exhaust.
2. Original tyres (2000 manufacture), too old?
3. It's on its original cam belt.
4. Brake discs are rusty & fluid was last changed in 2005.

Any other potential causes for concern on such a low-mileage car?
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Sun 14 Dec 2008 21:37
2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus - injection doc
Nothing that a good service including belts etc change & then a good italian should sort it out.
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Sun 14 Dec 2008 21:46
2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus - Pugugly
Under debate here :-

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=70...7
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