The FORD FOCUS C-MAX (2004-07) 5DR MPV 1.8 TDCI 115 GHIA is a five-door family MPV: roomier and more practical than a Focus hatchback, but easier to park than a people carrier. It sits in the UK market middle ground between family hatchbacks and bigger MPVs, making it suited to daily driving. The 1.8-litre diesel and Ghia trim give it a blend of long-distance ability and family-friendly comfort. Its tall, flexible cabin and easy-to-drive manners suit school runs, commuting and weekend trips for space-conscious families. Against rivals such as the Vauxhall Zafira, it feels more car-like and manageable on crowded urban streets. Mycarcheck.com data covers 145 checks across 79 distinct cars, a useful snapshot. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £800, typical recorded mileage of 129,000 and annual use around 7,000 miles; cars averaged three to four previous keepers. This makes condition and service history important when carefully comparing examples.