The FORD FOCUS (1998-05) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.6 SILVER is a three-door family hatchback from Ford’s well-established Focus range. It sits in the small-car class, offering more space and road presence than a city car while remaining easy to park. mycarcheck.com records 150 look-ups across 74 distinct VINs for this model. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £300, average recorded mileage of 103,000 miles and annual mileage of 7,000. The cars had an average of 4.4 previous keepers, suggesting many have changed hands over time. These are figures from checked examples, not a guarantee of condition or today’s asking price. Its three doors limit rear access, but the Focus is known for enjoyable, composed handling and a more engaging feel than many hatchback rivals. It is best for solo drivers, couples or small households seeking affordable, uncomplicated everyday transport, offering useful space and more driving enjoyment than basic city cars.