Just got my lovely old 2005 (18 years old in a few weeks) back from having a service, and now that here in Portugal you can get the annual road test (MOT/IPO) done within 3 months of the expiry date, I had them put it in for the test too.

After a thorough check over and service they replaced 2 seals around the transmission, and fitted new front brakes. I also got them to replace the water expansion chamber as the sensor was defective and constantly showed LOW COOLANT LEVEL. She sailed through the test without any issues.

Fingers crossed, she's good to continue for a long while yet as she nears 100k miles.

By far the best car I've ever owned and ever grateful for the tips and experiences of people here.  Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2

Jolly good Barrie. I've just dropped mine off this evening to T & S Norman for my annual service. Then Friday its in for a bit of spray work. The old girls going nowhere yet, despite being financial suicide. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

@Stevepd  Barrie.
2017-Jan 2024: 2005 RRS 2.7TDV6. Best car I ever had - until now!
Current: 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2