The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 LX AUTO4 REV 01 is a practical five-door family hatchback from Ford’s first-generation Focus range. It sits in the UK’s popular compact-car class, offering easier access and more usable space than a small city car, without the size of a large family saloon. Automatic transmission makes everyday driving simpler, especially in traffic. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 481 look-ups covering 295 different VINs, a substantial sample for a car of this age. Across those checks, the average recorded mileage is 95,000, with annual use around 5,000 miles; cars had about five previous keepers on average. The average private-sale valuation recorded was £400, a historical guide, not an offer. Suitable for commuters, first-time buyers and households, it offers everyday automatic motoring. Compared with class rivals, the Focus is known for assured road manners and a practical cabin; condition and maintenance are important in an older used example.