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Ford Focus hatchback (2011-2014) review: owner reviews

"The Focus is great to drive, full of technology and very refined, but a small boot means it’s not the most practical five-door around."

by Richard Ingram
7 Oct 2014
Carbuyer Rating

4.4 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.8 out of 5

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Common Problems

  • Engine (5 cases)
  • Other (5 cases)
  • Brakes (3 cases)
  • Electrics (8 cases)
  • Suspension (1 case)

Review 1 of 100

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Petrol 1.6 5-door titanium x

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
My car was great to drive when I first bought it second hand few years ago. Then it was one thing after another. For ages my car went into limp-home mode and the fault was traced to the high pressure fuel pump. The car was just out of warranty. Because of the work over the top of my engine a coolant pipe and the tank split. Both been replaced and the pipe was modified. Since then it has had two recalls both software messages for low coolant and slipping clutch. It has had the clutch replaced under warranty. Still to this day it's losing quite a bit of engine coolant. I can't wait to get rid.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

57
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

49
Tell us what you think about your car?
ford have done a nice job happy so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
I love it. it is the nicest car that I have ever had. All my cars have been Ford's
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

55
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

55
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems experienced. Fairly cheap for parts
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Cuts out when starting
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

42
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

39
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Had no issues with the car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

46
Tell us what you think about your car?
over 200,000 miles never let me down, start first tuch every time performs very well
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

42
Tell us what you think about your car?
Broken down once, serious faults exist.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

44
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

32
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

32
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
its been ok since i have own the car vary pleased
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
Only owned for 4 months
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems with the car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

49
Tell us what you think about your car?
Headlight unit failed
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problem so far.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems what so ever
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
For the 4 ish months i have owned my car it has been very reliable appart from a weird noise around the alternator area which is getting looked at soon.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

27
Tell us what you think about your car?
Starts first time all instruments work
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

23.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
it is reliabil,it starts first time and i have never broken down.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

1998

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
no major problems, although seems to wear wiper blades very quickly.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

22
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have had no probs with my car, it starts on the button first time, no probs with brakes or body . Interior is comfortable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

58
Tell us what you think about your car?
Since I have had this all it has done to it is normall service and it's sailed through it's MOT's without a problem. It get sused during the week and occansionally at weekends and has not let me down
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

25
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems in 4 years
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2001

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
In the time I've had the car, the front drivers electric window motor went, the heater control has been replaced twice, and one engine sensor has been replaced. The brakes discs / pads have been replaced, but it's got the original clutch and exhaust . Not bad for a car of it's age.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

34
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

24.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
The car is too new with only 800 miles on it. I hope it is reliable.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems so far but only had it 3 months. (Bonnet lock broke after 3 weeks but mended by seller)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

46
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
In the time I have had it not a single problem.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
Only once failed on road. quickly fixed by AA
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

62
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good - no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
Even in this very cold snowy weather, my car has started first time every time even when the temperature dropped below -10c.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems with car since bought
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

100
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very reliable, never had any issues
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

37
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

1999

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
Quite simply, it has never gone wrong.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

32
Tell us what you think about your car?
So far no problems at all. Just passed its MOT today with flying colours.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
Never had a breakdown in 11 years
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

60
Tell us what you think about your car?
in 20,000 miles no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

46.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
All good apart from a flat battery
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

53
Tell us what you think about your car?
absolutely faultless in 13 months
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Always starts first time. Road holding is good. Remote locking is secure. Lighting is very reliable. Excellent braking system.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

44
Tell us what you think about your car?
always starts first time and has not broken down
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34.4
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems in terms of its mechanical reliability, some of the additional electronic features could work better (e.g. the front parking sensors)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

56
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems in 6 months
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

49
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems experienced at all.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

60
Would you recommend the car to a friend?