2012 Focus Zetec S 1.6 TDCi

[Focused87]

Hi. 

I've been after a Focus Zetec S for a while. 

Recently found a 2012 model with around 73,000 mileage, full service history and a decent MOT History. It's the 1.6 diesel on 115ps. 

Is this as good as it looks or should I steer clear? 

Anything about this engine that's as bad as what I've read about the 1.6 EcoBoost? 

Thanks for reading. 

Focused87

[Tdci-Peter]

29 minutes ago, Focused87 said:

It's the 1.6 diesel on 115ps. 

That should be the DV6C, the successor to the Mk2/2a DV6 engine. The old DV6 had several serious problems, but they all seem to be fixed in the DV6C, and generally it seems to be a sound and reliable engine.

The 1.6Ecoboost is totally different, it is a very complex petrol engine that runs hot by design, and has had serious problems due to overheating. Whether these problems have been entirely fixed is a matter of opinion. Hot plastic parts will degrade with time, and will ultimately fail with consequences that can be expensive.

[Focused87]

8 hours ago, Tdci-Peter said:

That should be the DV6C, the successor to the Mk2/2a DV6 engine. The old DV6 had several serious problems, but they all seem to be fixed in the DV6C, and generally it seems to be a sound and reliable engine.

The 1.6Ecoboost is totally different, it is a very complex petrol engine that runs hot by design, and has had serious problems due to overheating. Whether these problems have been entirely fixed is a matter of opinion. Hot plastic parts will degrade with time, and will ultimately fail with consequences that can be expensive.

Cheers Tdci-Peter I appreciate the info.

I ran it through Etis and it says Duratorq CR TC (115PS) - DV6. 

Is this particular variant worth staying away from in this case regarding the DV6's issues? 

Thanks again. 

Focused87

[TomsFocus]

Main issues on the DV6C are injectors, clutch and gearbox...  Though mine was utter rubbish, (not just the engine, the whole car...it was only 6 years old and 42k as well!) so I wouldn't buy another personally.  

[Focused87]

50 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Main issues on the DV6C are injectors, clutch and gearbox...  Though mine was utter rubbish, (not just the engine, the whole car...it was only 6 years old and 42k as well!) so I wouldn't buy another personally.  

Cheers TomsFocus it's funny you mention that as some of the issues I read that the car has revolve around the clutch. Saw that in a few situations it was slipping or getting stuck to the floor. 

I think I'll be giving it a swerve. Seller asked me about deposit before I'd seen the car. Seemed a little keen. Could be innocent - could be potential car issues driving that want / need to get rid. 

Cheers. The info I've had here has saved me a decent amount of time and, possible worst case scenario - money. 

Thanks again TomsFocus. 

[TomsFocus]

1 hour ago, Focused87 said:

Cheers TomsFocus it's funny you mention that as some of the issues I read that the car has revolve around the clutch. Saw that in a few situations it was slipping or getting stuck to the floor. 

I think I'll be giving it a swerve. Seller asked me about deposit before I'd seen the car. Seemed a little keen. Could be innocent - could be potential car issues driving that want / need to get rid. 

Cheers. The info I've had here has saved me a decent amount of time and, possible worst case scenario - money. 

Thanks again TomsFocus. 

No worries.  Definitely avoid any Mk3's with clutch faults!