Used Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) Review Review by David Ross on 23 May 2008 Last Updated: 02 Apr 2013 4 The Focus was nothing short of a revelation when it was launched, offering a superb blend of practicality, comfort and keen handling. A great all-rounder, it continues to be a hugely popular model and with a wide range of engines and trims there's something to suit everyone. Latest Ford Focus Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Good choice of engines and trim, easy to drive, ST170 is cheap, fast and fun Poor equipment on early models New price range: £9,868 - £16,840 Used price range: £287 - £1,916 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The Focus was nothing short of a revelation when it was launched, offering a superb blend of practicality, comfort and keen handling. A great all-rounder, it continues to be a hugely popular model and with a wide range of engines and trims there's something to suit everyone. Easy to live with and simple to drive, the Focus makes an ideal small family car with the 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre Zetec models the pick of the range.There are also some excellent TDCI diesels which are refined and ideal for long distance travel. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 3.5 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 2.5 out of 5 Buying used 5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Despite having 120,000 miles showing when we bought it, it has been ultra reliable and there is no sign of the traditional Ford issue of rust. Does 40mpg easily on a run. ” 4 out of 5 Anonymous , 30 May 2016 ... read more “ Deceptively useful and large interior space. I can fit 2 standard-size wheelie-bins into it (with the back seats down obviously). Can take 2 dogs (1 medium 1 larger) comfortably. It has more interior... ” 5 out of 5 Neil Hughes , 29 Feb 2016 ... read more “ Large boot, ok space at the back, good view through back window. ” 4 out of 5 Lukasz Chrzanowski , 07 Jul 2015 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 60 used Ford Focus Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 444 owners' reviews Tweet Other Ford reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Despite having 120,000 miles showing when we bought it, it has been ultra reliable and there is no sign of the traditional Ford issue of rust. Does 40mpg easily on a run. ” 4 out of 5 Anonymous , 30 May 2016 ... read more
“ Deceptively useful and large interior space. I can fit 2 standard-size wheelie-bins into it (with the back seats down obviously). Can take 2 dogs (1 medium 1 larger) comfortably. It has more interior... ” 5 out of 5 Neil Hughes , 29 Feb 2016 ... read more
“ Large boot, ok space at the back, good view through back window. ” 4 out of 5 Lukasz Chrzanowski , 07 Jul 2015 ... read more