The FORD FOCUS (2004-08) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 80 LX is a practical five-door family hatchback from Ford’s popular Focus range. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable, mainstream small family cars, offering more space and flexibility than a city car while remaining manageable for everyday driving and parking. mycarcheck.com records 536 look-ups covering 304 distinct VINs, a useful sample of interest in this version. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £600, average recorded mileage of 109,000 miles and around 6,000 miles driven yearly. The cars averaged just over four previous keepers, so condition and history deserve attention. The 1.4-litre LX suits first-time buyers, commuters and smaller households wanting practical transport rather than strong acceleration. Its five-door layout makes passenger and shopping access easy, while the Focus is known for composed handling and a comfortable ride. Against the Astra and Golf, it is a friendly, practical all-rounder today.