The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 CL is a practical five-door family hatchback and a familiar choice in Britain’s mainstream used-car market. It offers useful cabin and boot space, yet remains more manageable in town than a larger family car. It suits commuting, shopping and school runs, and may appeal to first-time drivers or small families seeking straightforward transport. The 1.4 CL favours calm everyday use over brisk performance; the Focus is especially remembered for a comfortable, composed drive that helped it compete strongly with the Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf. mycarcheck.com has recorded 211 checks covering 114 distinct VINs, a sample for this older model. These show average recorded mileage of 92,000 miles, annual use of 6,000 miles and about 4.3 previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation in the data is £200, a historic check-based figure rather than a guaranteed price today; inspect each car’s condition and history.