FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 CL REV 01
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 CL REV 01 is a compact family estate: a practical, five-door alternative to the Focus hatchback, with extra room for shopping, luggage and everyday life. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable, older small estates, appealing to buyers who value usefulness over newer-car polish.
mycarcheck.com recorded 115 look-ups covering 71 distinct VINs, a useful sample of interest in this model. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £300 and average recorded mileage of 120,000 miles; average annual use was 8,000 miles. Cars checked had around four previous keepers on average, so condition and history matter.
The 1.6-litre petrol Focus suits small families, commuters and budget-minded drivers needing useful space without a large footprint. Its straightforward cabin and engaging, comfortable drive helped it challenge the Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot 306, while this classic Ford Focus estate remains a practical, easy-to-drive choice today.
Buying a Ford Focus estate? Outstanding finance, theft, write-offs, hidden damage or clocked mileage could turn a bargain into a costly mistake. Enter the reg now and check before you commit.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 71 different vehicles, run between February 25th 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.
115
Lookups
Lookups
30
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
131k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£300
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
