The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 GHIA AUTO4 is a compact family estate, a practical five-door alternative to the popular Focus hatchback, with extra luggage room. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable older family cars, offering straightforward styling and everyday versatility for family trips and errands. The Ghia trim brings a more comfort-focused feel, while its 1.6-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox suit relaxed local trips and commuting. The estate body suits small families, shoppers and hobbyists needing easy-loading space. Against Astra and Golf estates, the Focus is noted for friendly, enjoyable road manners in class. Mycarcheck.com has only three checks, covering three separate VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot, not a reliability verdict. The average recorded mileage is 69,000, average private-sale value £300, and average keeper count about 3.3. These figures are context, not a guarantee; inspect each car’s condition and history carefully.