Timing belt pulleys (camshaft and jockey pulley) started to break up at 60,000 miles.
Leaking diesel cut off switch.
Alternator failure and the starter failed twice in 1,000 miles (apparently caused by diesel leaking from the cut off switch into it).
Water leak in the boot due to a missing rear light seal!
The car performed well, was very economical but was let down badly by its dubious built quality.
On the other hand it was probably built early in the production run so minor problems were bound to occur. Our Ford dealer was generally very good to deal with, especially when the problem with the timing belt pulleys occured, which they fixed free of charge.
I myself have the same car the manual specifications for this model recommends that the timing belts and power steering belts should be renewed every 30000 miles. The manufacture of the belts only guarantee them for this amount of service. I do find the belts and related bearings expensive at around £70 to £100 per kit.
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