2002 Ford Focus Zetec review from UK and Ireland

Nothing, although occasionally it won't start first time after it's been driven say 10 minutes before. Weird.

Easily the best handling small family hatch. The Golf and Megane I owned prior to this were of a similar age and spec, they don't drive half as well.

I have to say though, Focus's are literally everywhere. I opted for the 3 door with a spoiler, a much better look for the car, 5 doors too common, but then I don't have kids or pets.

Kit is pretty basic on the Zetec, electric windows, power steering and that's about it. It'll reach 60 in about 9.5, but after that gets a bit breathless. Having driven both, I wouldn't even consider the 1.4 or 1.6.

It normally takes me 2 attempts or quite a shuv to get it in to reverse (I think this is a common trait actually), and when it does start going backwards, you can't see anything anyway due to Ford having fitted it with a window envelope instead of a rear windscreen.

With 115 horses I wouldn't call it a hot hatch, (until you stick a GTI badge on it, eh VW? pathetic) but I still look forward to driving it, it really is great fun.