Yeah check for a leaky sump. I've just had mine replaced. It's an 2004 53 plate with around 40k on the clock. Also had one of the springs snap, but that's been it. Good car to drive - brilliant handling, etc - as mentioned above, but not quick. Fast enough for your needs on the road though.

Had this for a year and a half now, and had a 1.8 Focus to get from A to B years ago and they've both been fantastic. Spring for this one (the ST170) was cheap, and so was the sump.