FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8 TDCI 100 ZETEC
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.8 TDCI 100 ZETEC is a practical five-door family hatchback from the UK’s popular small-car class. It offers useful everyday space without the size or expense of a larger family car, making it a sensible used choice for town trips and longer journeys alike.
Mycarcheck.com records 55 look-ups covering 43 different VINs, a useful sample of cars checked. The average private-sale valuation is £400, with average recorded mileage of 105,000 miles and annual mileage of 7,000 miles. Cars averaged around 4.7 previous keepers, so condition and history can vary; check service records and vehicle history before buying.
The diesel Focus suits commuters and families needing space for daily trips and longer drives. Zetec trim and the Focus’s confident feel helped it stand out against rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra. For this older used hatchback, condition and clear history matter most.
Before buying a Ford Focus, check for outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft. Enter the reg now—unseen issues could turn a bargain into an expensive mistake.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 43 different vehicles, run between February 18th 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.
55
Lookups
Lookups
19
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
139k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£400
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
