Ford Focus, 2012, Vaasa

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi panel van (2012) – a reliable workhorse that does not bother with unnecessary frills!

On offer is a silver Focus van that has seen some life and miles, but is not yet ready for retirement. The odometer shows a fair 280,071 km, and there is still almost a year left on the inspection (11 months and 2 days), so after purchase you can head straight to work or your hobbies.

The body honestly tells its age: there is a little rust on the rear arches and tailgate, but it does not yet need any beauty treatment. At idle the car reminds you of its presence with a bit of vibration, and there is occasional light knocking from the front right corner. On the other hand, if a car were completely silent, how would you know it was running?

As a panel van, one of this Focus’s strong points is its very low running costs. The annual vehicle tax is around EUR 200, which is easy on the wallet every time the tax bill arrives – especially at today’s fuel prices. Average consumption is also 4.7 over the long term, so this is still an economical choice!

It comes with a proper wheel package:

• Summer tyres on rims

• Studless winter tyres on rims

• Studded tyres loose

• Two sets of rims

• Two remote keys

The timing belt was replaced in 2022 at around 209,000 km. The service book has not exactly been the most diligent diary in recent years, but there are a few receipts to support the history.

There is no rear bench, so this is genuinely a panel van and not a passenger car in an identity crisis.

If you are looking for a new showpiece for the garage, this may not be it. If, however, you need an affordable, inspected and usable diesel van that offers good value for money and carries cargo without unnecessary drama, it is worth a closer look. The Focus does not promise the earth, but it does promise to try to get there in sixth gear. 🚐💨