The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 ZETEC ESP is a five-door family hatchback from Ford’s first-generation Focus range. In the UK, it belongs to the popular small-car class, with useful passenger and boot space but a more manageable size than a saloon or SUV. The Zetec ESP is a sporty-leaning, well-equipped version. mycarcheck.com records 30 checks across 28 distinct VINs, a modest snapshot. Average recorded mileage was 109,000, annual mileage 6,000, and previous keepers 4.6. The average private-sale valuation was £200; treat this as an observed figure, not a current price guide for this particular model and mileage or condition. Practical space and manners suit commuters, small families and buyers seeking an affordable used car. Its 2.0-litre engine gives livelier performance than compact hatchbacks, although fuel economy may be less appealing. The Focus is remembered for enjoyable handling, a quality that helped it compete with the Astra and Golf.