Other Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) models:

  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not a lot.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    It was green.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No Way, even though it was nice to drive it had to many faults.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi A4.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It was OK,.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed a car quick, had a test drive and liked it.

    What was the dealer like?

    Typical second hand car sales man.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    When it worked it was the best cheap hatchback I've driven.

    What's it like to park?

    OK

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Well where do I start, Air con pump, engine mount failed, gear box mount failed, (all within 1 year) cam sensor, crank sensor, rear lights wiring failed, CD Player, two alternators, two starter motors, (all within 2years) One last thing, the engine has just blown up at under 100 000 miles. Was a well look after car, serviced every year and so on.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Air Con.