FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TDCI 100 GHIA
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TDCI 100 GHIA is a compact family estate offering the Focus driving feel with room for luggage. In the UK used-car market it sits among affordable, practical alternatives to the Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf estates, rather than larger, more expensive family wagons.
With its diesel engine and estate body, it is well suited to regular commuting, family errands and carrying bulky everyday items. Mycarcheck.com records 26 look-ups covering 14 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot; the observed cars averaged around 130,000 miles, 6,000 miles a year and nearly five previous keepers on average.
Ghia trim gives this older Focus a comfort-minded feel, while its straightforward layout and composed road manners are strengths. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £400, so condition and history matter greatly. Compared with rivals, it offers versatility and an engaging drive, but age makes careful inspection essential.
Before buying a Ford Focus estate, check for outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft. Enter the reg now—skipping checks could leave you with costly faults and an expensive mistake.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 14 different vehicles, run between March 14th 2021 and September 30th 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
26
Lookups
Lookups
16
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
152k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£400
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
