2007 Ford focus

Worth knowing

• Low kilometres for its age: 168,000 km, about 41% under the usual for a 19-year-old car.
• 27,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 195,000 km.
• An older car: 19 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

39 Ford Focus from 2006 to 2008, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,300 to €2,300, with about 195,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 31 of the 39, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.