The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.8 ZETEC COLLECTION is a compact, three-door family hatchback from Ford’s first-generation Focus range. In the UK used-car market it sits among affordable everyday cars, offering more space and road presence than a city car while remaining easier to park than a larger family model. Its 1.8-litre petrol engine and Zetec Collection trim give it a purposeful, well-equipped feel for its age. mycarcheck.com records 59 look-ups covering 33 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a complete census. Across these checks, the average private-sale valuation was £200, average recorded mileage was 113,000 miles, and typical annual mileage was 4,000. Cars averaged almost five previous keepers, so check the individual car’s history, condition and maintenance carefully; these figures are guideposts, not a price or condition guarantee. Lively handling suits commuters; three doors mean less convenient rear access than rivals such as the Astra and Golf.