The Ford Focus Active estate is a practical family car with generous luggage space and rugged-looking trim. This Vignale Edition pairs the Focus’s car-like handling with a raised, adventurous appearance, placing it between mainstream estate cars and compact SUVs in the UK market. Its 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine suits journeys. Mycarcheck.com records are based on 12 checks covering nine different cars, so they offer a useful snapshot rather than a large-scale verdict. The average recorded mileage was 26,000, with annual mileage averaging 13,000; cars had around 0.6 previous keepers. The average private-sale valuation was £21,300 at the time of checks. It is suited to families, commuters and active owners wanting a flexible boot for shopping, luggage or weekend equipment, while remaining easy to drive. Compared with rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf Estate and Kia Ceed Sportswagon, the Focus stands out for composed handling, space and distinctive, premium Vignale touches.