MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
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Its a purple/blue Fiesta Zetec S W-reg.
56k miles 12months mot and 6months tax plus FSH and paperwork, hpi clear so im hoping its a good one. I havent bought a ford before and ive not owned one either so im abit of a virgin when it comes to notorious problems or things i should look out, if anyone has any handy pointers it'd be greatly appreciated if you could let me know them
Many thanks
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dannymccann
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Think people will tell you to check the oil usage (cant do this unless you actually buy it tho obv) and I guess rusty arches on a Ford?
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RichR
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Rusty rear arches and the immediately behind the doors.
They're pretty straight forward, My missus' Z-S uses a lot of oil so you need to keep on that if you do buy it.
Check the obvious points; check the oil level before he's started the car, have a poke about under the bonnet, check the oil cap and fluid levels. The exhausts rust like mad on these so don't be put off by a blowing exhaust, just use it to argue the price down a bit.
Check for wear and tear on the seats/steering wheel against the shown mileage; if it seems overworn for such few miles, suspect a ringer. W was 2000 if I'm correct so the cars only done an average of 7000miles per year.
the steering wheel; especially on a blue Z-S will be worn and scuffed and most of the blue colour will have worn off so once again don't let this put you off.
Check receipts/paperwork/past MOT certificates for accuracy and mileage.
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MatthewR
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Thank you chaps, greatly appreciated
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stubbsy05
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My mates selling his Red 02 reg one with 29k on the clock for £3500. His is immaculate
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Robin
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The steering wheel wear isn't colour specific, the silver and blue ones had blue wheels, which wear, the red and black ones had red wheels, which wear 
There shouldn't really be any major rust on the body, if there is, ask questions or walk away, you'll find another.
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MatthewR
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cesil
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ive got one in imperial blue, as said check the rear arches for rust! mine never uses much oil check for broken fogs at the front as they were a bitch to find when i bought mine
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
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I have one.
Notorious for using oil but mine has only used half a litre in 3500miles so im happy.
Just keep an eye on it.
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RichR
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John you have a Zetec not a Zetec-S?
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RichR
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Good call on Foglamps
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Jenko_Sport
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Abs sensors and coil pack are common faults aswell.
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cesil
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i know abs sensers are a common fault, ive just bought the front left and a rear one(rear is all in one) just cost me 100
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Jenko_Sport
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My gfs one needs on replacing but balls to paying that much. Better without i find as i think the abs is far to sensitive on these especialy in the wet.
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cesil
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mines up for sale though, kinda puts ppl off
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Jenko_Sport
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Should of taken the bulp out of the dash lol.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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As said, everything been mentioned, especially the oil consumption.
Another thing is the bush arm things are prone to wear on these causing uneven tyre wear, so that is something to look out - relatively cheap repair though.
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dazzamarazza
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Check the wishbone bushes if you can.
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Stokie Dave
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did u buy it then? 
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little_duke
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=454071
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
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Yes i did, many thanks for all your help chaps
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