How to tell if Focus has a DPF?

[pstruck]

May go and have a look at a couple of 2.0 TDCi Focus's over the next few days. It seems some have Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF's) and some not. How can I/will I be able to tell if it does or not?

Sounds like these devices have caused a few problems, especially for those doing a lot of town driving.

[SprintV8]

There are a couple of extra pipe's going to the DPF which go to a small valve near the battery.
Also a small container above rear subframe for the fluid.
If in doubt PM me the reg and I'll send you back the Build Date from when it was built.

[SprintV8]

Will check the part's list tomorrow for the DPF.
Been sitting around awhile or a demo car 7 Month's from when built to registered

VEHICLE INFORMATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION : 2006 FOCUS 2005
BODY STYLE : 4 DR ESTATE
ENGINE : 2.0L DURATORQ 136PS
ENGINE CALIBRATION : 1535
TRANSMISSION : 6 SPEED MANUAL-MMT6
AXLE CODE :


GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY START DATE : 28/09/2006
BUILD DATE : 24/02/2006
SALE MILEAGE :

WARRANTY REPAIR HISTORY

REPAIR DATE: 30/09/2009
DEALER: FORAY MOTOR GROUP LTD
WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER:
ODOMETER: 024804 M
1 Engine fan relay kit.

REPAIR DATE: 30/06/2009
DEALER: UNDERWOODS GARAGE TIPTREE LTD
WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER:
ODOMETER: 023107 M

1 Alternator

Primary Features
Build Date: 24.02.2006
Vehicle Line: Focus 04-08/Focus C-MAX 03-07
Body Style: 4 Door Estate
Version: Series 40
Engine: 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (136PS) - DW10
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual - MMT6
Drive: RHD FWD
Emission: Stage IV Emissions
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Jeans (Metallic)
Interior Fabric: Span

General Warranty Information

Start Date: 28/09/2006
Build Date: 24/02/2006
Sale Mileage: Unavailable

Warranty Warning Messages

Extended Coverage Information


Code: N3DD
Description: EXPIRED
Standard Deductible: 0 EUR
Owner Name: - -
Options: Unavailable
Expiration Date: 28/09/2009
Distance: 60,000
Rental: 0 UP TO 0 DAYS
Towing: 0 EUR
Contract Sold By: GBR 82529


Repair History

Warranty Claim: Repair Date: Odometer: Dealer:
578331 30/09/2009 024804M FORAY MOTOR GROUP LTD
171663 30/06/2009 023107M UNDERWOODS GARAGE TIPTREE LTD

Edited by SprintV8 on Monday 16th November 18:19

[pstruck]

SprintV8 said:

Will check the part's list tomorrow for the DPF.
Been sitting around awhile or a demo car 7 Month's from when built to registered.

Cheers for the info.

Strange. Defo Sept 2006 registration - on a 56 plate.
Are demo cars sometimes 'unregistered' then?

Car HPI's all ok.

[SprintV8]

It did leave the factory with a DPF.

Yes demo are not allways registered they can run them on trade plates.

Or it's just been sitting in a showroom for ages.

[pstruck]

SprintV8 said:

It did leave the factory with a DPF.

That's a pain. I was informed it didn't have one and having read a bit about them I was pleased that it didn't. Oh well, as it's mostly town driving that tends to cause the problems I should be ok, as perhaps only 20% is urban driving it should be ok, but I would have preferred not to have one.