FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TD GLX
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 TD GLX is a compact family estate, pairing the Focus’s easy-going everyday character with a longer, useful load area. In the UK market it sits among practical alternatives to small family hatchbacks, offering carrying space without the bulk of a large estate or SUV.
Typically suited to families, commuters and drivers needing room for shopping, luggage or hobbies, it is a sensible used choice rather than a high-tech car. The 1.8-litre turbo-diesel suits longer journeys, while its estate shape makes it more versatile than hatchbacks; condition and service history particularly matter at this age.
mycarcheck.com records 12 look-ups across 10 VINs, a modest sample. Averages are £200 private-sale value, 143,000 miles and four previous keepers; treat these as historical indicators, not a valuation. Against Astra and Mondeo estates, the Focus stands out for approachable driving and practical space. Annual mileage averages 5,000 per year.
A Ford Focus estate can hide outstanding finance, write-offs, theft or mileage problems—and age-related faults may not show on a test drive. Enter the reg now; skipping a check could cost you dearly.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 10 different vehicles, run between July 10th 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.
12
Lookups
Lookups
3
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
164k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£200
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
