2003 Ford Focus MP3 review from UK and Ireland
"Pure driving pleasure!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Central locking on drivers door failed, repaired immediately by dealer.
Tailgate developed rattle, dealer adjusted it at service.
Rattle from behind instrument panel, not yet repaired.
General comments?
Not the quickest 1.8 on the road, but it can still put a smile on your face when you give it some! Handling is excellent, better than both the Golf & Astra, it just loves cornering. Ride comfort is good, even though it comes with 17" low profile tyres as standard.
Interior trim quality could be better, but does seem well put together. Interior cabin space is good, boot space is also good.
Fuel economy is OK providing you keep below 3000rpm which is easier said than done! On average I get between 28-30MPG, a hell of a lot less if you cane it though.
On the whole it delivers everything you ask of it and a little bit more!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 106 |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2005 |