Ford Focus

Worth knowing

• A lot of kilometres: 302,000 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 130,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 172,000 km.
• An older car: 21 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.
• The NCT ran out in September 2026. Ask whether it has been tested since.

Why we say so

17 Ford Focus from 2004 to 2006, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,200 to €2,200, with about 172,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 17 of the 17, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.