Is the Ford Focus Saloon a good car?

I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Ford Focus Saloon. Is it a good car?

Greg Mcgrath (Roscommon)

Apr 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Greg,

Yup, they're a good 'un. Ford's reliability record has been steadily improving over the past few years and there are no major reported issues for that generation of Focus. Just watch that a recall to fix a leaking fuel return pipe has been completed and, of course, make sure the car has a full service history. Oh, and as many of these cars will have begun life as company cars, that can mean that they've been well cared for and serviced regularly, but it can also mean that they've been abused by uncaring owners. Check carefully.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe