just check it doesnt look like a hairdressers car...
if it does, don't buy it
just kidding
usual escort bits n bobs, arches, boot etc. wobble everything yo can, try n have as good a look at the suspension bits n bos as poss... jack the car up n have a good prod underneath...
check the roofs i good nick, these are a bit pricey to replace...
then just the usual engine bits, does it knock, smoke, drive ok etc. etc.