Ford Focus 2008

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 227,141 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 27,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 200,000 km.
• An older car: 18 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

37 Ford Focus from 2007 to 2009, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,000 to €2,250, with about 200,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 15 of the 37. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.