The FORD FOCUS (2004-08) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 100 ZETEC AUTO4 is a practical, five-door family hatchback from a popular generation of Ford’s mainstream small cars. In the UK market, it sits between smaller city cars and larger family models, offering cabin space and an automatic gearbox for easier everyday driving. mycarcheck.com records 21 look-ups across 12 VINs, a modest sample, not a broad reliability survey. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £500, average recorded mileage of 88,000 miles and around 3,000 miles driven yearly. Vehicles had nearly five previous keepers on average, so review each car’s history carefully first. The 1.6-litre petrol engine and Zetec trim make this Focus a comfortable, straightforward choice for commuting, errands and small families; the automatic suits drivers who prefer relaxed stop-start traffic. Its composed handling and roomy feel helped it rival the Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf among family hatchbacks in Britain then.