Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) Owner Reviews
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- Bought: Used in September 2001
Owned for over 23 years, great to drive, still looks good. Has many of the features that were extras in...
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- Bought: Used in November 2015
Hello!I have it for 9 years, and no problem! I have 90.000 km done with it and no problem with...
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- Year/plate: 2002/02
- Bought: Used in September 2017
Our first Focus was given to us for free by a former work colleague after it was destined for the...
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- Year/plate: 2005/54
- Bought: Used in August 2016
So I bought a mk1 focus back in 2016 as my first car (a 1.6 was a bold move as...
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- Bought: Used in December 2015
I bought this car in a panic for £600 because I had to get back on the road in a...
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in February 2005
I am so glad I bought this car 16 years ago.It has never let me down and because it is...
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in April 2015
Car has served me well during the time I have had it. It is an older model but runs well.
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in April 2017
Not flash. Very common, easy to find quality spare parts if needed. Easy maintenance. Drive was nice, clocked a lot...
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- Year/plate: 2004/04
- Bought: Used in February 2017
Really good car and reliable given the age, it has a few issues but it's 17 years old so that's...
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- Year/plate:
- Bought: Used in March 2003
My car has been in the family since 2003 but I became the owner in 2014. I just love driving...
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