I got my2007 Focus 1.8 tdci back from the Ford agent today. They had cleaned out the EGR valve and found nothing wrong but did find that the Common Rail pressure was low due to a blocked fuel filtre. This lot cost £250. They also found a big oil leak that is going to cost along with the timing belt change £595+Vat. The car was only serviced 3000 miles ago. Thank god this is a company car.

I also met a guy in the agents who has a 3 year old fiesta with an engine that stops when it feels like it. He says he will spend £250 on the problem and if not fixed he will get shot of it.