Faults:

Not much if anything, but I have only had the car one year and it has low miles. Like you must do with any used car these days, I bought it making sure it had full service history and had been looked after.

There is a grind noise from the brakes, but I reckon it's just needing new brake pads; I will get it sorted very soon.

General Comments:

Focus in stunning race blue, 2017 model before the newer model the following year. I prefer this generation's looks so glad I got the last of the best ones!

ST Line is a sporty spec, lovely alloy wheels and sporty interior. The car isn't hyper fast, but the 1.5 TDCi gives excellent economy as well as being punchy when you need to over take.

Handles very nice also, one of the best front wheel drive cars I have driven that takes corners very well.

Seats are super comfortable and the interior is laid out well. Boot space is big enough for weekly shopping. Basically, the car is very practical.

Difficult to say much more or fault this car if all you want is a fun family car that can do it all.

Faults:

Clutch, and Dual Mass Flywheel (expensive).

ABS (just a sensor).

Wet-belt replacement - very expensive.

General Comments:

Good points about this Ford Focus - good looking, fun to drive, modern, economical when it is running right. Interior comfortable. Good amount of space.

Bad points - reliability. This EcoBoost engine is famously terrible. I bought it a couple of years ago before I knew about the stupid wet belt timing belt design. It amazes me how such a stupid design can still make its way into a modern car!

This car is still modern in my opinion and has low mileage yet has cost me more to repair than my last two cars combined in over a decade of motoring!

The Focus is generally a good car, but please if you are thinking of buying one, avoid anything badged "EcoBoost" and get a diesel version or a petrol engine with a normal timing belt design!

Faults:

No major problems in two years. The car has been serviced correctly, and only had wear and tear parts replaced. I needed new brake discs and pads and that's about it.

If I'm being really picky, the air conditioning is not quite as cold as it used to be.

General Comments:

This diesel Ford Focus always does around or over 60 mpg, which is one of the reasons I bought it. It is a very cheap to run car, tax, insurance, repairs and servicing are as cheap as it gets.

It's also actually pretty fun to drive, engine is punchy and is quiet for a diesel. Interior is modern and very comfortable. Zetec model has all I need.

Boot space is huge for a small hatchback.

Cabin is refined and smooth.

Good looking in silver with alloy wheels. Rear windows are tinted.

The perfect car really, if you just want a practical and reliable vehicle.

Faults:

Nothing in my first year or so of ownership, though the previous owner repaired a faulty turbo and fixed a small oil leak according to its history.

General Comments:

This ST-Line Focus looks great in dark grey, I really like this car.

Good to drive, feels quicker than it probably is, also manages 55 mpg + no matter how you drive it! The 1.5 diesel engine is the one to have, I'd avoid the smaller petrol 1.0 Eco boost units, they can be troublesome (neighbor has one and it's never out the repair shop!).

Interior nicely styled, sporty touches here and there, great seats for long journeys. Android auto center dash and controls take a bit of getting used to however.

It's solid, modern, fun to drive and economical; the Focus is pretty much perfect transport for anyone.