2015 Ford Focus 1.5tdci Titanium

[Eyersey1234]

Bobberoo said:

Haven't been there since I was a kid!!!

First time I have gone, very interesting. Did just over 600 miles yesterday in total.

[Eyersey1234]

Another mileometer moment

[Bobberoo]

Racking them miles up!!! Still happy with it?

[Eyersey1234]

Bobberoo said:

Racking them miles up!!! Still happy with it?

Yeah I'm perfectly happy with it, its nice to drive, comfortable and good on fuel. Going to Haworth tomorrow for the train ride on Thursday

[Eyersey1234]

Mobile mechanic booked for the 18th July to replace the rear shock absorbers, then the MOT and service will get done at the end of the month.

Here's a photo of Flying Scotsman from our ride behind it the other week.

Edited by Eyersey1234 on Monday 3rd July 22:14

[Bobberoo]

Fantastic picture!!!

[Eyersey1234]

Bobberoo said:

Fantastic picture!!!

Thanks, yes I'm pleased with it

[Eyersey1234]

The Focus was on its travels again on Saturday, this time to Temple Newsam Hall and Farm near Leeds, really nice place and well worth a visit

[Bobberoo]

Eyersey1234 said:

The Focus was on its travels again on Saturday, this time to Temple Newsam Hall and Farm near Leeds, really nice place and well worth a visit

Looks like a nice place to visit!

[Eyersey1234]

Bobberoo said:

Looks like a nice place to visit!

It is, well worth a visit if you, Mrs Bobbers and Rio or Peanut are ever in the area

[Eyersey1234]

A nice man is coming on the 18th to change the rear shock absorbers for me in exchange for some monies. I need to get the MOT and service booked for the end of the month as well.

[Peanut Gallery]

Looks like a cool place! - And only 400 miles away, easy trip!

Hope your shocks are not too shocking!

How are your brakes doing? - I am struggling with mine rusting the disc, and then overheating due to reduced braking surface.

[Eyersey1234]

Peanut Gallery said:

Looks like a cool place! - And only 400 miles away, easy trip!

Hope your shocks are not too shocking!

How are your brakes doing? - I am struggling with mine rusting the disc, and then overheating due to reduced braking surface.

Shock absorbers are about £200 to replace including labour, VAT etc. Brakes are fine as far as I know, sorry to hear you are having trouble with your brakes.

[Bobberoo]

Peanut Gallery said:

Looks like a cool place! - And only 400 miles away, easy trip!

Hope your shocks are not too shocking!

How are your brakes doing? - I am struggling with mine rusting the disc, and then overheating due to reduced braking surface.

Do you leave the car for long periods of time without driving it?
And, are they OEM discs and pads?
I'm running Mintex discs and pads and I don't have any issues.

[Peanut Gallery]

Thats better than expected! - fingers crossed they don't find any more issues when doing it.


OEM front, OEM discs on the rear with Pagid pads.
Car is lucky if it ever gets 2 days of rest, and with SWMBO driving it the brakes get used hard.

Thank you, will look up some Mintex sets and do some more reading!

[Eyersey1234]

MOT and service booked for the 28th July

[Bobberoo]

Shouldn't be any issues I would think, you look after it well!!

[Eyersey1234]

Bobberoo said:

Shouldn't be any issues I would think, you look after it well!!

Thanks Bobbers, the only issue I might have is the windscreen, there are some scratches on it from the wipers, they were there at the last MOT and it got through OK with them being mentioned but it's hard to judge if they have got worse

[Peanut Gallery]

Fingers crossed!!

I have found a good polishing and a good dose of rainx reduces scratch marks (unfortunately only temporarily), might be worth a shot the weekend before your mot..

[dandam]

You could try using a glass polish, that might help enough for the mot