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Ford focus.

Looking at a Ford focus to buy. 81000. Apparently it's got a noise when steering on full lock. It's had cambelt changed and has 10 months mot.
Not seen it started or driven yet.
What should I be looking for.
Is the noise on full lock likely to be a issue?

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  • Looking at a Ford focus to buy. 81000. Apparently it's got a noise when steering on full lock. It's had cambelt changed and has 10 months mot.
    Not seen it started or driven yet.
    What should I be looking for.
    Is the noise on full lock likely to be a issue?

    A different Focus. They're everywhere, why buy a faulty one?
  • angrycrow
    angrycrow Posts: 1,113 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts
    Most likely worn cv joint in the drive shaft. On test drive turn on full lock at low speed to confirm the knocking. Sometimes you can feel the play by trying to turn the shaft by hand from under the car. Looking about £150 for replacement of the drive shaft but phone around for quotes first.
  • elliesmemory1
    elliesmemory1 Posts: 1,279 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks, probably won't go for it. Just wanted some info thanks
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