Focus ST Mk2 Things to Watch For

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I'm looking at buying a Mk2 ST, preferred spec is the ST-2 without leather as I'd like the 5 seats.

The ones I'm looking at will be £4,500-£5,500 so pre-facelift, and pushing 80-90,000 miles.

What do I need to be aware of at that kind of mileage? Does the 2.5 engine handle high miles well- would one over 100k present any more problems than one at 80k?

Thanks in Advance

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Thanks for the answers, I'll let you know how I get on.

From here, the cam belt and regular servicing (plus potential rust, which is par for the course on any Ford I've ever owned from the late 80's to early 00s) are the big ones, otherwise the engine should go pretty long?