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1234michaelm

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southend on sea
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01 A140 and focus
So I just got the wife the A140 auto with 40,000 on the clock so she can learn to drive. Seems to drive well with good gear changes. Is there anything I will need to look at or keep on top of maintenance wise.
 
Aww brilliant - I think they're fab little things. I didn't realise you could still take an auto test!! I so would have done that now I've changed to auto :)

Great miles, sounds like you've picked a good one for the year. Keep us updated how she gets on :) x
 
We have just had to scrap 2000 reg A140 Avantgarde auto. Preferred the auto to current CVT. Failure was due to corrosion sub frame top corner driver's side. Watch out for any rust appearing anywhere - possible problem pre 2008 I understand. Otherwise, as long as properly serviced, lovely car - sorry to see it go.
 
All service was done by main dealer apart from the last 5000 miles ago. I did read that the sub frames are know to be bad. Hopefully the low miles will help with that.
 

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