Faults:

Rattle from front suspension, will check it out soon.

Brake pads (wear and tear).

General Comments:

Bright red Focus Zetec - a very smart modern hatchback despite being over a decade old now.

Bought this after a disastrous experience with a 2011 Vauxhall Astra. I'm no particular Ford fan, but this already feels like a better and more solid car.

Zetec model is a middle of the road sporty spec, plenty of electrics and a very comfy interior.

Absolutely superb to drive. Won't win any races, but the 1.6 petrol engine is adequate enough, not very economical however (35 - 40 mpg at best), but then I just came from a diesel Astra that did around 50 mpg so I was well used to that. But when you do the math the difference really in fuel expenses is marginal so long as you don't do crazy high mileage. Petrol engines are also much smoother and more refined.

Got a good deal on this one with very low mileage for its age. The car is in amazing condition and I shall keep it that way and gladly drive this Focus another few years.

Faults:

Nothing major. The car has had all services and has been very reliable. Alternator sounding noisy, might change it soon. Had the cam-belt done also.

Have replaced the exhaust pretty much in its entirety, but that is wear and tear for the mileage. Same for brakes.

Suspension parts have probably been the biggest expense, usually something to fix at MOT time, but the current state of the roads in the UK has not helped, hit a few potholes!

Minor electronic issues, a few sensors and a window regulator failed.

Cosmetically the car is in great shape for its age inside and out, though these Focus's do start to rust at this age, as any car would really. Try to keep it clean!

General Comments:

Bloody love this Focus to be honest with you - back in 2018 I just needed a modern car that was nothing special but was at-least decent to drive and reliable. It has delivered on both those expectations! Actually more reliable than my previous Honda Jazz. That was a decent car, but a bit overrated in the reliability department, I had too many issues, strange for Honda. So I had no problems switching to Ford.

Mine is red, not a common color so it stands out. Titanium spec is the one to have, all electrics. Very comfortable interior, great seats, fantastic handling car, perfect driving position. Visibility isn't too bad for a modern car either. Spacious as well. Interior is intelligently designed.

The 1.6 petrol is the engine to have. It's not fast but nippy enough about town. You can get anywhere between 35 - 40 mpg as well taking it on a long drive.

Reasonable costs to run, cheap enough insurance and repairs. I will keep it so long as it keeps going!

Faults:

Exhaust, brakes, suspension, all the things that come with age and rising mileage. The car has never given any serious problems though, pretty reliable overall.

General Comments:

My ten year old Focus is nothing special, but has been a reliable and good car to drive the last few years, exactly all I need.

Dark blue and nice alloy wheels, love the looks of this slightly updated 2012 Focus shape, the car is very nice. Inside is the same, despite the silly seat pattern, smart and stylish. Zetec model has enough equipment for most people.

1.6 petrol will get you just over 40 mpg, nippy as well. Probably the best all round engine, out of the smaller units and diesels.

The car handles very nicely. Boot space is OK.

Really hard to say much more about it. Just an epitome of average kinda car. But I like it.