The Mk1 Ford Focus was the first regular Ford that properly got my attention. Apart from the Cosworth’s, their standard run-of-the-mill models just never entered my radar.

My Dad had a Mk1 , a 2.0 Ghia Estate in “Questionable Gold”*, and it was nice to have a car from that sector that had some styling as well as space. The 1.6 petrol even had a nice exhaust note too.

This time round though, it appears Ford have gone for the more ‘conservative’ approach; trying to address iffy build quality and answer to those who found the original design fussy – possibly in attempt to steal more Golf owners?

*(Not official name)

Spec: Titanium 2007MY
Engine: 1.6 TDCI, 109bhp, 177lb ft
Transmission: 7 Speed Automatic (Automated Manual)
Mpg: Official: 50mpg Achieved: 45mpg
Performance: 0-62mph: 11.3 Secs, 113mph
Colour: Ocean Blue
Running Period: Autumn - Winter 2006, 9000 Miles
Options: 17” 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels, Full Leather seats, Privacy Glass, Rear Parking Sensors.