FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 130 ZETEC
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 130 ZETEC is a compact family estate, pairing a practical shape with a lively 2.0-litre petrol engine. It offers more boot space than a hatchback, yet remains manageable on UK roads. Today, condition is more important than its once-popular badge when buying one.
mycarcheck.com has recorded 11 checks covering nine VINs, so the figures are a small snapshot rather than a market picture. Those cars averaged £400 in private-sale valuation and 102,000 miles, with about 5,000 miles added yearly. The average keeper count was around 2.7, suggesting a few ownership changes are typical.
This Focus suits families and commuters needing space. The 130 Zetec feels livelier than basic small-engined estates, and the Focus is known for enjoyable everyday driving. Compared with rivals such as the Vauxhall Astra estate, it has engaging road manners. Check age, condition and running costs carefully before you buy.
Before buying a Focus estate, check for outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft. Enter the reg now—skipping a check could leave you with an expensive problem.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 9 different vehicles, run between February 23rd 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.
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Hidden Histories
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103k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£400
Average Valuation
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