Faults:

Not much if anything in my two year ownership of low miles and garaged from the start of my time with it. Previous owner spent a tonne of money on preventative maintenance rather than any actual faults according to the detailed history; like any car they are reliable if looked after, but be aware this is no ordinary Ford Focus - service and looking after it requires know how and lots of money!

General Comments:

Genuine RS Focus in white from 2010 - a fantastic car (in the right hands) there are clever fakes / look a likes out there. Do your homework if buying one yourself.

A genuine RS will drive like one. 0-60 mph in under six seconds and 163 mph top end. Expect anything between 20 - 30 mpg at best on petrol. Worth it considering the performance though.

Ride very harsh, rally car like interior, do not buy an RS for comfort! Loud as well even with the standard exhaust. My neighbor hates when I start it up.

Amazing acceleration and looks. Clutch is rather sharp - I have stalled it a few times (and I'm a good driver); there is nothing wrong with it, just takes a bit of getting used to.

Never buy a crash damaged one. Tax and insurance is expensive too.

Though not quite the same beast, reminds me very much of an Escort Cosworth I had in the 1990's.

An amazing fun weekend car!

Faults:

Lots. Beyond the usual wear and tear, this car had oil and coolant leaks, starting problems, door handle problems, and major rust which led to it being scrapped.

General Comments:

The Focus is a decent car if you get a good one. But the thing is... I did. This car was older when bought, but low miles for its age and looked after well.

It just felt flimsy and not well built, and the problems were far too frequent, even for an older car.

Not a patch on my old Astra's reliability or build wise.

Good when running, engine had good power and still managed 37 mpg or thereabouts.

Good looking before the rust set in, mine was blue.

Scrapped last year, decent but just not good enough, will likely not go back to Ford, not impressed.

Faults:

Clutch, ABS, exhaust, brakes, belt + water-pump, etc.

Apparently this model is prone to rust, but at 13 years old mine does not have a mark on it, but I do keep it clean and garaged.

General Comments:

I have had this rather basic Ford Focus a while now, it is nothing special but it has been reliable and cheap to run.

1.6 petrol has plodding performance, but does anything between 36 - 41 mpg and the tax is a bit expensive, but insurance is reasonable. Service and repair costs have also been OK.

Mine is the 5 door hatch. Last of the older shape face-lifted 2nd generation 2010 cars before the update in 2011 (this one is best looking in my opinion). "Sport" model is good looking in white with alloy wheels. Inside the seats are very comfortable and the ride is refined. Handling is great, gear-change is smooth. Plenty of electrics.

They are still a bit expensive to buy used, but are a better to drive and more reliable car than the Vauxhall Astra and similar rival cars in my opinion.

Faults:

Springs, shocks, wheel bearing, exhaust.

Belts + oil changes, the car is looked after well.

Slightly rusty at the arches, but nothing really bad.

A/C not working.

General Comments:

Good looking car, black 2010 Focus. Five spoke alloy wheels.

Zetec model is a common middle of the road spec, electrics and all the usual refinements.

Comfy seats, nice interior if a bit plasticy.

1.8 petrol is the best all round engine - good performance and 35 - 40 mpg.

Just a good overall car, cannot fault it in anyway. Getting older now, but I hope to keep this as long as possible.