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Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 2.0 Ghia 5d (98) Owner Review

2.0 Ghia 5d (98)
Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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In their own words

Owned for over 23 years, great to drive, still looks good. Has many of the features that were extras in year 2000 ABS, A/C (still works fine), 4 electic windows etc. No real problems passed the last 7 MOTs with no advisories and no welding ever needed. Due to rust concerns with some Fords car Waxoyled every year after rust warranty expired. Serviced every year without skimping, on third battery, third exhaust, and third cambelt plus kept with Continental tyres.

Plan to keep car as long as possible if we can keep rust at bay, might end up collectable like mk2 Escort!

How reliable do you find the car?

No issues until 85,000 miles then few minor issues nothing too bad.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Reliable and great all round.

  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Andrew Prow recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased September 2001
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 111,000 miles
  • Average MPG 39 mpg
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