I BOUGHT A CHEAP FORD FOCUS FOR £1,200!

[@Aruneh]

No video of dent removal = 🙁 New bin = 😀

[@jameshenderson5385]

😂😂😂

[@RoderikvanReekum]

It's indeed a great new bin, they outdid themselves with this piece of beauty. Hope it does not get vandalized again.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

It's nice to see the council spending our tax money on something useful for a change.

[@SevenBrandys]

Would be nice to see the touch in on the paint work as well. Something I never seem to get right. 😢

[@user-jg6vw3em9f]

Good car Matt. Unfortunately most drivers in London would not buy it as is not ULEZ compliant.

[@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857]

Came for the Focus, stayed for the new bin

[@itsmephil2255]

I wonder if there's fans of Matt's go up there and take photos of the bin?? Maybe it needs to be declared as a national monument???

[@H.K_R]

Used Ford Focus MK3 Checklist: 1. Hanging Door Seals 2. Faded Ford Badges 3. Badly Curbed Wheels x4 4. Odd Off Brand Tyres 5. Iffy Service History 6. Boot Full Of Water

[@kjones7544]

1.6 diesel certain years are notorious for blown head gasket as well 😂

[@HA05GER]

They say that but I used to absolutely rag mine.​@@kjones7544

[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

1.0 ecob- *boom*

[@johnb8956]

@@kjones7544injectors, fuel pump etc.

[@gazzertrn]

@@trainman86trainstramsandmore its a deisel

[@xtys9606]

Good example of a car that's been pretty well looked after, just shows how far and long cars can actually last if looked after. Love it

[@bonganisiziba6154]

I've just realised why I love this channel...... It's got touch of Top Gear about it. Feels like a segment of the good Top Gear!

[@MrAoldham]

In the days when it was about cars, not silly stunts. Nice looking motor for its age.

[@bajan2101]

❤ it has ..

[@hydywirralterrier]

Thought you'd have changed that rear Ford badge. 👍

[@leedstown]

On a old car, it's one step away from the scrap yard

[@majorminor3367]

​@leedstown years left in this car if its maintained

[@damilolaakanni]

​@majorminor3367 just make sure to get one with a manual transmission, the automatics on this generation of Focus are 💩.

[@jasonelliott3162]

I was surprised to see it still missing too

[@FatHead1979]

@@damilolaakanni Depends if the auto is attached to a petrol or a diesel engine. The petrol auto boxes got the dreaded 'dry' dual clutch system (DCT250) that they got sued for in the USA. The diesel engine got the 'wet' dual clutch system (DCT450) which was about a reliable as any other DSG type system of the era.

[@kevinwall795]

Owned a 2013 Focus ST for 10 years. Apart from the obligatory weather strips needing to be glued back and the battery being replaced after 8 years, the car was faultless. Plus I got 50% of what I paid for it new when I sold it. Great purchase.

[@stanelder9995]

Had a similar experience with my 2013 MK3 Focus ST in the US - quite a tough car actually. The automatic is useless though- avoid like the plague!

[@ritchiedoughty2824]

I have one, near identical Titanium spec. comes with lots of toys and tech and nearing 160K miles......never misses a beat and keeps on going. was bought with 105K 2yrs ago. A new belt at purchase.....4-500 miles a week and hasn't let me down yet. cracking wee car

[@rogergowers4415]

I've had my Focus 1.6TDCi for an unprecedented 10 years. Never kept a car so long put 82k miles on it. It's honestly one of the best cars I've ever owned. Apart from the usual running costs, all it has needed was N/s drive shaft. Had the cambelt etc changed at 75k. Serviced on the dot and run it only on premium diesel. Had it on test a few months ago with the service manager and his electronic scanner. He proudly said "Roger there is nothing wrong with this car. .something I can seldom say" While picking it up from.service one of the salesman approached me and said "make sure you keep this one..." that from a salesman! So at the moment that's exactly what I'll do. Thought I'd chuck in a note of positivity as there's much grumbling about Ford and especially the EcoBoom🙈🙊🙉. Thanks for another entertaining vid Matt.

[@rogergowers4415]

....running costs mpg local 49-53 long distance 63-65. Effortless on the motorway with torque to spare.

[@neilduignan9835]

A little gem of a motor. Cheap set of reliable wheels for the next 2-3 years, so much to be said for buying cars on this budget. Good work!

[@chrishart8548]

Gets annoying replacing the car every 2-3 years though and having the air conditioning needing fixing all the time. And probably other niggling faults.

[@gazzertrn]

@@chrishart8548 might last longer .

[@neilduignan9835]

@@chrishart8548At this price, realistic expectations needed. It’s a 13 year old car and things will probably go wrong. It’s £3k, not £13k.

[@emvlogzz5307]

@@chrishart8548one of the best cars to get for the price and age. They are generally very reliable, most faults they have are generally small ones

[@seancorker5815]

@@chrishart8548 It’s under £3k and will probably get you from A to B with little drama. If it’s hot, open a window

[@deaks25]

I love how the Wondergrip Van and the Lay By Bin are now just staples of any "I bought a cheap..." video. Also, I saw it talked about on another channel, but hats off to Matt for making the Sponsor ad-read segment a part of the video. There are times I genuinely forget it is a sponsor segment because I'm usually keen to see what the report returns. As for that Focus, got to say that is a really lovely colour, and the two-tone interior is nice as well.

[@garyhalkon8749]

I had a great aunt who was also hard of hearing. Many years ago I walked into her home to have our daily catch up, she was watching Rick Stein. He was speaking about fish , specifically Pollock. My great aunt announced afterwards "what a funny name for a fish, a bollock". 😂

[@Doggymcdoggy664]

What a load of Pollocks 👌👈🦈🦈

[@Oli_Hudson]

That really tickled me!!

[@Jxtb9904]

That's hilarious 😂

[@elizabethama07]

Possibly my favourite video so far. I don’t know what I enjoy more, Matt’s chats/random facts or the moment he reveals whether he overspent or came in on budget

[@johnsmuth5062]

Had one of these, 180000km when I sold it, great car. Never has an issue with door seals and original brake pads. 2 litre petrol manual, fabulous car and handled really well

[@MichaelEnright-gk6yc]

Manual is good double clutch nightmare

[@Rapscallion2009]

Could be an ideal cheap runabout. But the thing is, a few years ago such cars were a lot less expensive than they are today.

[@JustSendMeLocation]

Depends on the car tbh, I bought my mk4 ford focus for £5,000 and it’s now going for £3,000 with the same mileage and age

[@PulsewayMedia]

Dont know where your coming from mate those focus a few years ago were like 4k.

[@Rapscallion2009]

@@PulsewayMedia I mean a ten year old focus in 2019 was a lot cheaper than a ten year old focus (which was five in 2019) is today. To put it another way, depreciation has drastically slowed .

[@tslondon422]

these would be 1500-1800 cars in 2019. People are quick to forget that was the reality since about 1990.

[@tslondon422]

@@PulsewayMedia literal nonsense. 15 year old fords with 125k miles on the clock were worth pennies. £4k got you into a good car in 2019.

[@philipfoster7269]

Faith, Hope, Charity........ There was a fourth Gladiator called Desperation........ There are four Euro fighter Typhoons in the Falkland Islands today named after them.

[@glennc95]

Hey Matt, a subscriber from Malta here. Lovely to hear you mention our island. Nice and tidy Ford focus. Keep the videos coming, love them!

[@UniversityOfTurmoil]

Always some interesting cars to be seen on Malta. Although most of the 80s European daily drivers seem to have been swapped for grey import 90s Japanese superminis.

[@mcpjohnson]

Class act, well described, and sure you'll make profit. Don't forget Ford badge for rear, recovery people will need to know where to push. 😉

[@peterowen4456]

10 year old Ford Focus and new council bin! What a time to be alive! Looks really decent though and a few years left in it.

[@BenTaylor-h4u]

Yes, that bin should have many years ahead👍🏻

[@richardhargrave6082]

Love the new bin! That Focus is a decent family car, proving that if its maintained, there is always something in it

[@whatwhattowns]

I love it when he spots a colour difference between panels.

[@g.d2450]

Evo stick contact works a treat with those door seals... i know as i had to do all 4 doors on my old focus ecoboom... before the engine went boom and then got shot of it once fixed after ford backed down and agreed to fix all 1.0 litre engines if they failed due to overheating... and overheating is what that did in 3 years of owning it the heater matrix leaked coolant, 2 degas hoses butst spraying coolant out under the bonnet, the coolant bottle burst and leaked coolant then the engine seized due to overheating... got all my money back that i paid out and some was done under warranty but wouldn't touch a ford with a barge pole ever again

[@emvlogzz5307]

Must of just had a dodgy one. I’ve only had great experiences with Ford cars and the company itself. The 1.0s are a bit problematic, if you were to go for a diesel, especially the 2.0 you’d have a lot less trouble as they are very good. I know someone with a galaxy with over 500,000 miles on it and had hardly any issues at all. Not to mention I know many people with the diesels including myself with high and low mileage that never put a foot wrong. Even high mileage ones I know that are driven hard and do trailer towing still do not have issues. Maybe worth another try one day!

[@g.d2450]

@@emvlogzz5307 yeah the 1.0 ecoboost engine is a known nightmare of an engine between them overheating and the wet belt issue blocking the pickup pipe. i only do around 8000 miles a year and my work is 10 miles away so a diesel is out of the question for me as it would have endless egr and dpf blockages, drive a 2022 340i now that's been completely pain free so far with only a set of tyres needed. but yes the ford diesels seemed to be a lot better than those ecobooms

[@emvlogzz5307]

@@g.d2450 ahhh yeah a diesel wouldn’t be suited to you then, I do about 1,600 miles a month so I benefit from them more haha. yeah the diesels are really good. The 1.5/1.6 eco boosts are a lot better than the 1.0s I believe. It’s a shame that the 1.0s were so problematic because the older duratec/zetec engines were cracking engines. I bet the 340i is a lovely car!

[@g.d2450]

@@emvlogzz5307 best car I've ever owned, decided to treat myself after getting made redundant from my last job a few years ago and got a very good severance package, luckily walked into another job closer to home the following month so thought why not, lifes too short not to enjoy it while we're here lol

[@emvlogzz5307]

I got really excited when I saw this video, I have a 2015 facelift focus titanium x also in candy red and it is just absolutely fantastic. They are so good to drive, the chassis have pretty much no limits, it’s got good power, reliable and looks fantastic!! I still can’t believe it’s a 9 year old car! Not to mention build quality (except for the weather stripping on the doors) is right up there with the premium brands! The door edge protectors are amazing to have in tight car parks as well. Just fantastic cars!

[@jamienevill1768]

Quite a few of my valeting clients had those. All had the same problem with the door strip. What I really liked about them was the interior upholstery always seemed to remain clean. My one client had three of them and all kept their trade in value because they were well maintained.

[@davidwebb8877]

I’ve got a 63 reg focus zetec 1.6tdci,fantastic car,I’ve owned it since nearly new,FSH 87k loves motorways and 80mpg a few times if driven like a vicar,I’m not in a hurry to change it.

[@abiodunraheem2321]

Is it automatic?

[@davidwebb8877]

@@abiodunraheem2321 no mate it’s a 6 speed manual.

[@abiodunraheem2321]

@@davidwebb8877 thanks, I just got the automatic but the report I have been getting online is scary. Thinking of selling ASAP

[@mrpandypfc]

There are 2 things that are certain in the motoring world; Most fords will be dangling a bit of weather strip and the headlining of a VW Golf will be unattached where the sunglasses storage is above your head. Awesome video as always.

[@Eric_L456]

A new bin in the lay-by : does the excitement ever start? Also “I like the way the fuel filler blends into the light “ : very Alan Partridge! Great video as usual.

[@bobbydrew1]

Have had a Mondeo ST TDCI and now a Grand Cmax 1.6 diesel and common thing with ford in my experience is fuel injectors 🤯 crazy money

[@WildOwlFilms]

Indeed. My brother has just paid £1500 for four new injectors for his Ford Galaxy.

[@HAYDNBBH]

Curious why you didn't replace the rear badge... You're always saying how little things like plates add value surely rhe badge does too?

[@martinruffell4077]

I'm so glad you referenced Alan at the end. There's an element of him in your demeanour which fits very well when talking about used cars. Have you ever pulled off a J-turn in a hot hatch??

[@jamespratt5509]

Gotta be the most trust worthy and honest car dealer in the UK. I know where I’d buy a car from in the future 🙌🏼 great content mate

[@damianfuller74]

I now understand the wondergip van! To re stick focus door seals! Lovely colour that. Cheers

[@broken12367]

Ive got a 63 plate Focus titanium navigator. Had it for the last 7 years, 45550 miles and even shoe it with premium tyres. When I sell it someone will get a great car. Everyone says I’m mad for looking after it so well.

[@davidlewis4399]

Got a 10 plate 2.0 Focus had it 12 years and its done 102K miles rattles a bit at the rear but been a good car. If they do go wrong the parts are cheap and they are easy to fix.

[@colmfoley5583]

Have a 2017 Titanium 1.5 tdci ( 120ps)... it is my third Focus....Reliable, refined, economical and looks good... what's not to like

[@themoviebfg6944]

Are you selling yet? I'll have a look

[@yerunski]

Nice saving this old Focus! I'm sure it will last many years to come. Also I think the bin will deserve its own place in history some time in the future. The High Peak ' I will talk you through my costs' bin!

[@TheMarchOfAmber]

As a music nerd, I can say that the song on the radio was Another Day of Sun from La La Land! And, also, a great video, as always!

[@RoderikvanReekum]

That is a amazing good looking bin! The local authority did great with that amazing new bin!

[@Jay0346]

I’ve owned one of these. Great car! The tax in the Netherlands is insane tho, 120 Euro’s per month. Also you need to check the injectors, Continental goes bad around 300k kms. Bosch is the one you want cause ‘they don’t fail’ (words from my former mechanic)

[@AC-db4ek]

is the 1.6 tdci reliable?

[@itstheterranaut]

@@AC-db4ek Very.

[@johnb8956]

@@AC-db4eknot especially. Not the best, not the worst. High mileage they can go wrong quickly

[@adriansweet3359]

Not everyone has pots of ££ so this will be perfect for everyday driving history cam belt done and profit for you Matt

[@pb5x5]

You don't really have to replace a Focus door seals, I stuck mine back on with gorilla double sided tape.

[@schaerfentiefe1967]

I did the same too. 😅

[@simon1066]

Yep that fixed mine too. 5 min job.

[@Guse02]

Gorilla glue has held up mine for two years now.

[@keithlestrange4249]

Same ....done 2 doors so far

[@martincoley7078]

19:15 another couple of quid on a new ford badge on the tailgate makes a difference, maybe you missed that

[@markburns2545]

Yes brov, hope you're all good....to be fair, you did good with this one.....not a big fan, but hey......tidy little 🚌, with minimal effort 👌...swap out the runners......bit of dent pulling, and your gonna be good to go.....massive respect 🙏, catch up with you soon 😀 awesome vlog 👍

[@louisll.nicholls5347]

What a great channel this is. Came for the cars, ended up being more excited about a bin.

[@davidbannister7063]

Great idea for a future video.Wondergrip van owner asks for an appraisal to part exchange it for something from your stock.Would satisfy curiosity regarding how low the mileage is on the van and you could do us a sales masterclass.🙂

[@MemskiBobSki]

I'm with you Matt. I always liked that filler cap style on that era of Focus hatchbacks. It's embarrassing quality for the door seals though. Can't think of another other car with the same issue. Well done for another profit. Massively underspent could be the next catchphrase for this excellent channel.

[@williampope3796]

Mk 3 Focus still looks modern. Enjoyed the video. Thanks from the states.

[@b.2221]

Think a little trip in your Berlingo van when the coast is clear could acquire that new council bin. That bin would look great in your backyard with a High Peak sticker on it 😂.

[@matjenkins9025]

Matt!!! Frigging love it mate, the bin ha ha ha, mate you always bring a dam smile to my face, now living here in the states their all boring as hell and never get our sense of humour, love it man keep it up

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Another great "all the car you'll ever need" video. Excellent job on this Focus (although I think I'd have replaced the rear Ford badge). All set now to give its next owner a few more years, and many miles service. Not a bad buy at 3K. Lovely bin, BTW. Great video.

[@georgedaville4662]

Love your banter in your videos Matt, nice motor for someone as a runabout without the worry of economy! 👍😂

[@user-jg6vw3em9f]

Nice video Matt. Unfortunately most drivers in London will not buy the car as it is not ULEZ compliant.

[@ricigri1242]

Like your videos as always. Do you usually check for pending recalls in the vehicles you buy (before you sell them to customers)? Keep up the nice videos

[@theCybershot123]

Hi Matt well done . Check internal a filter may need replacement cause delay with A/C

[@timl1481]

Nice and clean, not abused, shiny, not bad for a bin! 🙂Oh, and the Focus was ok as well!

[@danjones6279]

The lads from D3NTS didn't fancy being filmed then? If not, could always just do close-ups of the work being done or something. Also, lovely new bin. Very nice. First class.

[@rahmann936]

You can't beat mudflaps on a vehicle.👍👌👏👏 They subtlety improve the looks of your vehicle & serves a purpose as well. 👍 I'm liking the colour on this mk3 Focus.👍 Better than a soild bright red & more stylish.👍👌

[@DBCSgaming]

Love the new weather effects, nice and sunny in the Porsche and raining outside on the Focus 😂

[@joelbrown2782]

These engines leak, the rocker cover gasket leaks on them. That colour is the same as my MK4, it's called Ruby Red. The MK4 is the same for the door seals, it is how they are glued on, where most cars have grooves in the door for the seal to attach too. The Dent removal guys also use glue pulling, which is another method, they tend to do when the access is limited. But they can't do it on a repainted panel.

[@yreva532]

all engines leak eventually

[@joelbrown2782]

@yreva532 that is true.

[@gpierre90]

Hi Matt, First of all love the Focus, love the newer European versions more, looks very Nice and wish it was imported here, anyway weather wise, can't say that the UK weather is the most wackiest I've ever experienced, you should try Melbourne Australia, weather changes in minutes, could be cold and miserable one minute, then the weather changes and it's the opposite, you may even have an entire season in a day. Learning a lot about the brand of tyres on your channel also some of which I've never heard in my life. Anyway get well soon, see you in the next one.

[@paulriggers1558]

nowadays, the only ford worth buying, a diesel with a dry cambelt... [good score lad] 1985, a maestro with a talking dash came in for lack of power. the old dear tells me it talks to her every time she starts it up. "she says good morning", nope, "low oil warning" , engine was knackered.... bless them...

[@roryd5539]

Hello from Dublin, love the videos.

[@robchambers7206]

another great film.....I've always wondered why you dont use trade plates when test driving the vehicles

[@FergalFoley]

Excellent Matt, well done 👏

[@stevepettifer4896]

Got two Mk3 focuses (2012 1.6 Ti-VCT and 2013 2.0 TDCi) and the door strips are shagged. Bought some replacements from eBay because Ford want silly money and I've tried re-sticking them but once they've been on and come off, they just don't hold any more even with decent tape, but can't find the enthusiasm to fit them, really need to though. The boggo headlights are also a weak point - wife's car had already had one replaced and I had to replace the other as they leak and someone had already tried gumming it up with silicone. Those Ford badges on the boot always go manky too. Lucky the parcel shelf is there, they are so flimsy they collapse and the plastic clips for the hinges bust off. Replacements are cheap, but the shelf is usually too mashed by that point to fit them reliably, and replacement shelves are hard to come by for obvious reasons. Not bad cars, if unexciting, other than that though

[@Baconroll699]

You’re a good man Matt

[@Landshark928]

Awesome value for money this Focus, please change the Ford badge as the icing on the cake🎉

[@Tpavra]

You got changed for a new MOT but once wasn't out on it! Great video as always though

[@hammo1935]

Nice one Matt. Another car saved and will do someone good service for a few more years. Not a Focus fan but you did a great job on that one. Should fly off the forecourt.

[@kevincroft9848]

Nice One Cyril ( Matt ) Yes I agree with you you have to have alot of bread and butter cars . A little and many . You did well on this car 🚙. Great little car a good family car . Economical good cars

[@iamkjb1]

Its a 13 year old vehicle. Thing is, if you had an accident, even if it was not your fault, the insurance write-off value for that car is around £1550 and that's all the insurance company would pay out on it.

[@christopherfallguy592llang7]

Great buy great colour sell quick very good focus

[@teatimetel174]

£20 annual tax but non ulez..is tax not for emmisions..yet my 2003 focus 1.6 petrol is ulez but £325 to tax...ulez is a con

[@matenagypal7322]

How is yours so expensive mines only 255 so about 21 quid per month

[@teatimetel174]

@@matenagypal7322 ill double check as have a 2.0 one aswell..

[@kustu]

GT Radial is actually a decent tire brand, the FE2 model (which that Focus has) has shown decently good performance in tire tests.

[@ged3680]

Good morning Matt, nice looking car in the end. Hope it sells and gives you a profit. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@benllewelyn98]

Sorry to tell you Matt, the "Zetec S" also got keyless entry not just the "Titanium"

[@benllewelyn98]

Also I've used Mazzini tyres loads on my work vans and they are actually decent as far as the no name budgets go

[@simonphantom1]

Oh wow, Faith, Hope and Charity - wicked detail! Hello from Malta 🇲🇹 - great stuff as always! 😊

[@finchziggy]

Great cars ,had mine 2 years now and not a single problem with it .ok last bit not true 😅clutch ,flywheel ,injectors but get 55 plus round town so not all bad news 😂😂great content mat 👍

[@parvinkukar1259]

Love the Alan partridge reference. A couple of months ago Steven coogan was doing a film shoot in my friends street while I was visiting them and so took the opportunity to get a photo with him. Anyway great vid and love all the cheap stuff you do

[@yukondave8389]

Yup, every mk3 Focus has that with the door seals, mine has it, my dads also had it lol. Fixable with VHB tape.

[@andyWebb-ex5vr]

Hope you checked the boot for leaks?- They are really common. Simple bumper off job to fix with some silicone sealer round the vents. New Ford badge definitely required! - 6 quid off Ebay

[@austinthompson227]

My sisters boyfriend currently has a 2013 focus but with the eco boost engine and it was great…at first and now it’s been in the garage more times than I can count with various issues 😂 my co workers had also had issues and needed a brand new engine recently…the car had only done 45,000 miles on a 65 plate 😮😢 hopefully the other engines are much better! 😅

[@Sierra-Yankee]

The ecoboost engine is complete garbage! but the diesel is good

[@bmw_phc]

Good video. The later Zetec-S also had keyless start too.

[@slicksalmon]

What about the Dents video? I was looking forward to seeing that 😮

[@TheAdamRyan]

Might be worth checking the aircon clutch gap, if it's too big then it only works for a small amount of time before blowing warm air. Cools down again then and you've cold air

[@matemarijan3795]

I have one from 2016, estate. 342k km at the moment. Never had a problem. Remapped at at 136k km (140hp).

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

That was a local car from me, I live in New Farnley area of Leeds, what a small world we live in!😂 Nice to see a car that was bombing around the local area to me on YT 😂😂 FYI, Armley area of Leeds is a shithole, no wonder the bodywork is like that…

[@paulmorris1738]

Loved the bit about faith hope and charity, you know you're history pal.

[@Delaquois]

Tom, has helped me on a number of projects. Clear instructions and easily achieved.

[@brentgilmore3281]

Hi ya Matt! It’s nice to find a well cared for Focus but, its odd that the previous owner only put new tires on the drivers side! I have never seen that before. I’ve seen replacements on both front or rear but never just one side. Maybe they just wanted the new tires on the side they see most often???? 😅

[@jeremymoyse]

Great review as ever, but what's wrong with GT radials - mid range, German tyre!! Normally with really good specs for the price. But not having them both on the front axle seems a bit weird..

[@sebdries]

That threw me off massively tbh....

[@gwengo4167]

Very nice motor 👌🏻. I had a mk1.5 focus, 1.8 TDCi. They’re great cars. It did 140k until all four injectors needed replacing, costing over £1000, more than it was worth. Had to move it on as spares or repair

[@sherwoodforesttarheel3173]

Like the new bin. You need to top that with a Wonder grip van review... 😊

[@markstockton6918]

Great turnaround, but would it not have been worth replacing the faded Ford badge on the tailgate as it kind of spoils the look from the back?

[@keepmovingjumping]

I think im gonna buy this as a first car when i do a gasoline one or should i get a passat cc or normal passat same era i think the Ford wins they are little bit cheaper and lower km's are easier to get here in Finland also amazing videos really helpful👍👍

[@SurgeDashcam]

Can confirm about the door seals. My 2016 focus was the same. Had to stick them all bsck on with double sided tape

[@johnharvey160]

We ran 2 tdci Focus both bought low milage and the sold at 159k on a 12 plate and one 188k on a 65, Regular servicing, 1 had a battery and that was it, Neither broke down, Upgraded to Merc a class 180d with sensor issues, and new A3 30 TDI with sweaky wing mirrors and poor air con. Do not understand by Focus have a bad reputation our experience was great.

[@kassimbabika]

Funny enough, I'm in Armley and just took my 09 Fiesta in for a new set of boots at Tires 4 Less a couple of weeks back when they mentioned the Mazinis (as I had picked tyres with the wrong size sidewall like a numpty), and after watching your vids for the last 4 years, I had also never heard of it. I feel a bit less foolish that at least you hadn't heard of it either now 😅

[@brianiswrong]

I always liked the shape of that focus, especially in touring car guise, look as wide as the are long.

[@danmiddlehurst6462]

In 1982 my dad had an A board launch itself at his brand new vauxhall cavalier whilst on holiday in Sheringham, Norfolk in a storm... Dad got out and then launched the A board into the sea.... Needless to say... He had the last laugh ( true story with a twist of partridge at the end...)

[@JSB2500]

Haha - great story. Our family were at windy Sheringham around the same year (staying inland in Upper Sheringham) - I remember it well. My Dad would have done exactly the same. Back then it was considered a healthy way to deal with the hulk strength that appears in you when something like that happens. And healthy natural selection for windward A boards too 😄.

[@robster8444]

Magnificence cannot be cheap, for what is cheap cannot be magnificent.

[@charlescth]

My 2013 Ford Focus Titanium 1.6 Diesel has 217k on the clock. Coming up for the second cambelt change and another 12k oil change! Still getting over 60mpg, no advisories (new MOT coming up). Great inside but battle scared on the outside!