The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 CL is a compact family estate, combining the familiar Focus hatchback’s easy-going size with a longer, more useful load area. In the UK used-car market, it sits among practical, affordable older estates, offering more carrying space than a small hatchback without the bulk of a large family car. Its five doors and estate boot make it suited to family errands, commuting, weekend trips and carrying everyday bulky items. The 1.6-litre petrol version offers straightforward motoring, while the Focus is often appreciated for a comfortable, reassuring drive. Compared with rivals such as the Vauxhall Astra estate, it is a familiar, versatile choice rather than a flashy one. Mycarcheck.com records 22 look-ups covering 17 VINs, so this is a modest sample: recorded cars averaged 117,000 miles, around 5,000 miles a year and nearly three previous keepers. The checks showed an average private-sale valuation of £200.